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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.55, 2,314.47 and 568.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.55, 2,314.47 and 568.41 is: 852.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.55 : 2,314.47 = 568.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.55/2,314.47 = 568.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.55x = 2,314.47 × 568.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.55x = 1,315,567.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,567.89/1,542.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.86

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