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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.91, 2,316.20 and 448.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.91, 2,316.20 and 448.37 is: 672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.91 : 2,316.20 = 448.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.91/2,316.20 = 448.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.91x = 2,316.20 × 448.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.91x = 1,038,509.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,509.46/1,543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.65

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