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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.47, 2,315.97 and 721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.47, 2,315.97 and 721.80 is: 1,083.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.47 : 2,315.97 = 721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.47/2,315.97 = 721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.47x = 2,315.97 × 721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.47x = 1,671,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,667.15/1,543.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.06

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