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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.80, 2,315.70 and 926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.80, 2,315.70 and 926.73 is: 1,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.80 : 2,315.70 = 926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.80/2,315.70 = 926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.80x = 2,315.70 × 926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.80x = 2,146,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,028.66/1,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.10

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