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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.56, 2,315.34 and 556.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.56, 2,315.34 and 556.34 is: 834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.56 : 2,315.34 = 556.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.56/2,315.34 = 556.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.56x = 2,315.34 × 556.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.56x = 1,288,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,104.68/1,543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.50

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