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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.58, 2,315.34 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.58, 2,315.34 and 389.32 is: 583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.58 : 2,315.34 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.58/2,315.34 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.58x = 2,315.34 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.58x = 901,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,408.17/1,543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.97

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