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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.32, 2,314.99 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.32, 2,314.99 and 447.69 is: 671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.32 : 2,314.99 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.32/2,314.99 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.32x = 2,314.99 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.32x = 1,036,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,397.87/1,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.54

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