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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.51, 2,245.16 and 571.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.51, 2,245.16 and 571.58 is: 857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.51 : 2,245.16 = 571.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.51/2,245.16 = 571.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.51x = 2,245.16 × 571.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.51x = 1,283,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,278.76/1,496.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.52

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