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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.96, 2,315.60 and 721.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.96, 2,315.60 and 721.46 is: 1,082.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.96 : 2,315.60 = 721.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.96/2,315.60 = 721.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.96x = 2,315.60 × 721.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.96x = 1,670,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,612.78/1,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.03

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