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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.09, 2,316.56 and 504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.09, 2,316.56 and 504.27 is: 756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.09 : 2,316.56 = 504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.09/2,316.56 = 504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.09x = 2,316.56 × 504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.09x = 1,168,169.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,169.19/1,544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.54

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