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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.45, 2,316.89 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.45, 2,316.89 and 504.09 is: 756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.45 : 2,316.89 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.45/2,316.89 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.45x = 2,316.89 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.45x = 1,167,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,922.34/1,544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.21

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