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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.81, 2,244.66 and 571.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.81, 2,244.66 and 571.91 is: 857.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.81 : 2,244.66 = 571.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.81/2,244.66 = 571.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.81x = 2,244.66 × 571.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.81x = 1,283,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,732.28/1,496.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.65

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