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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.80, 2,316.90 and 722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.80, 2,316.90 and 722.19 is: 1,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.80 : 2,316.90 = 722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.80/2,316.90 = 722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.80x = 2,316.90 × 722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.80x = 1,673,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,242.01/1,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.85

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