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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.72, 2,315.76 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.72, 2,315.76 and 503.80 is: 755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.72 : 2,315.76 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.72/2,315.76 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.72x = 2,315.76 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.72x = 1,166,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,679.89/1,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.76

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