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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.92, 2,315.31 and 556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.92, 2,315.31 and 556.47 is: 834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.92 : 2,315.31 = 556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.92/2,315.31 = 556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.92x = 2,315.31 × 556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.92x = 1,288,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,400.56/1,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.50

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