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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.82, 2,315.70 and 389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.82, 2,315.70 and 389.58 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.82 : 2,315.70 = 389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.82/2,315.70 = 389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.82x = 2,315.70 × 389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.82x = 902,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,150.41/1,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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