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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.79, 2,316.15 and 722.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.79, 2,316.15 and 722.54 is: 1,084.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.79 : 2,316.15 = 722.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.79/2,316.15 = 722.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.79x = 2,316.15 × 722.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.79x = 1,673,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,511.02/1,543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.03

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