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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.42, 2,245.02 and 571.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.42, 2,245.02 and 571.94 is: 858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.42 : 2,245.02 = 571.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.42/2,245.02 = 571.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.42x = 2,245.02 × 571.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.42x = 1,284,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,016.74/1,496.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.06

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