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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.34, 2,314.98 and 389.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.34, 2,314.98 and 389.09 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.34 : 2,314.98 = 389.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.34/2,314.98 = 389.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.34x = 2,314.98 × 389.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.34x = 900,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,723.99/1,543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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