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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.40, 2,316.21 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.40, 2,316.21 and 606.48 is: 910.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.40 : 2,316.21 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.40/2,316.21 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.40x = 2,316.21 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.40x = 1,404,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,735.04/1,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.16

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