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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.59, 2,315.25 and 619.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.59, 2,315.25 and 619.65 is: 929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.59 : 2,315.25 = 619.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.59/2,315.25 = 619.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.59x = 2,315.25 × 619.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.59x = 1,434,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,644.66/1,543.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.42

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