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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.61, 2,245.42 and 572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.61, 2,245.42 and 572.30 is: 858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.61 : 2,245.42 = 572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.61/2,245.42 = 572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.61x = 2,245.42 × 572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.61x = 1,285,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,051.77/1,496.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.64

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