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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.70, 2,314.27 and 568.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.70, 2,314.27 and 568.73 is: 853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.70 : 2,314.27 = 568.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.70/2,314.27 = 568.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.70x = 2,314.27 × 568.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.70x = 1,316,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,201.27/1,542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.18

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