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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.86, 2,316.78 and 619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.86, 2,316.78 and 619.26 is: 929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.86 : 2,316.78 = 619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.86/2,316.78 = 619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.86x = 2,316.78 × 619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.86x = 1,434,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,689.18/1,543.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.29

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