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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.16, 2,244.36 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.16, 2,244.36 and 572.16 is: 858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.16 : 2,244.36 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.16/2,244.36 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.16x = 2,244.36 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.16x = 1,284,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,133.02/1,496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.29

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