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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.82, 2,315.75 and 619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.82, 2,315.75 and 619.80 is: 929.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.82 : 2,315.75 = 619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.82/2,315.75 = 619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.82x = 2,315.75 × 619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.82x = 1,435,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,298.75/1,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.71

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