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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.61, 2,313.88 and 996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.61, 2,313.88 and 996.18 is: 1,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.61 : 2,313.88 = 996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.61/2,313.88 = 996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.61x = 2,313.88 × 996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.61x = 2,305,038.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,038.49/1,543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.28

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