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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.97, 2,316.51 and 666.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.97, 2,316.51 and 666.11 is: 999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.97 : 2,316.51 = 666.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.97/2,316.51 = 666.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.97x = 2,316.51 × 666.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.97x = 1,543,056.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,056.27/1,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.41

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