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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.54, 2,315.88 and 1,108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.54, 2,315.88 and 1,108.27 is: 1,662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.54 : 2,315.88 = 1,108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.54/2,315.88 = 1,108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.54x = 2,315.88 × 1,108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.54x = 2,566,620.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,620.33/1,543.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.81

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