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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.10, 2,316.27 and 504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.10, 2,316.27 and 504.26 is: 756.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.10 : 2,316.27 = 504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.10/2,316.27 = 504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.10x = 2,316.27 × 504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.10x = 1,167,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,990.73/1,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.42

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