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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.81, 2,316.47 and 721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.81, 2,316.47 and 721.94 is: 1,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.81 : 2,316.47 = 721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.81/2,316.47 = 721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.81x = 2,316.47 × 721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.81x = 1,672,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,349.77/1,543.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.26

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