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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.66, 2,315.71 and 448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.66, 2,315.71 and 448.11 is: 672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.66 : 2,315.71 = 448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.66/2,315.71 = 448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.66x = 2,315.71 × 448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.66x = 1,037,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,688.12/1,543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.23

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