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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.61, 2,316.50 and 722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.61, 2,316.50 and 722.08 is: 1,082.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.61 : 2,316.50 = 722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.61/2,316.50 = 722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.61x = 2,316.50 × 722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.61x = 1,672,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,698.32/1,544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.93

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