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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.93, 2,321.78 and 1,232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.93, 2,321.78 and 1,232.29 is: 1,853.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.93 : 2,321.78 = 1,232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.93/2,321.78 = 1,232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.93x = 2,321.78 × 1,232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.93x = 2,861,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,106.28/1,543.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.13

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