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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.33, 2,315.79 and 666.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.33, 2,315.79 and 666.41 is: 999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.33 : 2,315.79 = 666.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.33/2,315.79 = 666.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.33x = 2,315.79 × 666.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.33x = 1,543,262.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,262.28/1,544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.31

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