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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.76, 2,316.18 and 722.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.76, 2,316.18 and 722.68 is: 1,083.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.76 : 2,316.18 = 722.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.76/2,316.18 = 722.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.76x = 2,316.18 × 722.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.76x = 1,673,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,856.96/1,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.57

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