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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.68, 2,312.92 and 762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.68, 2,312.92 and 762.64 is: 1,142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.68 : 2,312.92 = 762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.68/2,312.92 = 762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.68x = 2,312.92 × 762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.68x = 1,763,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,925.31/1,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.68

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