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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.06, 2,241.69 and 570.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.06, 2,241.69 and 570.69 is: 855.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.06 : 2,241.69 = 570.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.06/2,241.69 = 570.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.06x = 2,241.69 × 570.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.06x = 1,279,310.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,310.07/1,495.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.69

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