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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.41, 2,314.70 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.41, 2,314.70 and 432.76 is: 649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.41 : 2,314.70 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.41/2,314.70 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.41x = 2,314.70 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.41x = 1,001,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,715.36/1,543.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.03

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