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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.60, 2,317.10 and 723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.60, 2,317.10 and 723.44 is: 1,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.60 : 2,317.10 = 723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.60/2,317.10 = 723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.60x = 2,317.10 × 723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.60x = 1,676,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,282.82/1,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.55

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