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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.60, 2,317.32 and 722.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.60, 2,317.32 and 722.76 is: 1,083.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.60 : 2,317.32 = 722.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.60/2,317.32 = 722.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.60x = 2,317.32 × 722.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.60x = 1,674,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,866.20/1,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.63

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