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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.74, 2,315.70 and 1,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.74, 2,315.70 and 1,180.76 is: 1,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.74 : 2,315.70 = 1,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.74/2,315.70 = 1,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.74x = 2,315.70 × 1,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.74x = 2,734,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,285.93/1,543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.21

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