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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.97, 2,314.26 and 619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.97, 2,314.26 and 619.26 is: 928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.97 : 2,314.26 = 619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.97/2,314.26 = 619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.97x = 2,314.26 × 619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.97x = 1,433,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,128.65/1,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.21

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