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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.23, 2,315.25 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.23, 2,315.25 and 447.69 is: 671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.23 : 2,315.25 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.23/2,315.25 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.23x = 2,315.25 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.23x = 1,036,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,514.27/1,543.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.65

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