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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.79, 2,314.38 and 569.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.79, 2,314.38 and 569.57 is: 854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.79 : 2,314.38 = 569.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.79/2,314.38 = 569.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.79x = 2,314.38 × 569.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.79x = 1,318,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,201.42/1,542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.43

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