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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.92, 2,316.30 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.92, 2,316.30 and 448.38 is: 672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.92 : 2,316.30 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.92/2,316.30 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.92x = 2,316.30 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.92x = 1,038,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,582.59/1,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.69

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