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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.06, 2,314.62 and 568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.06, 2,314.62 and 568.66 is: 853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.06 : 2,314.62 = 568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.06/2,314.62 = 568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.06x = 2,314.62 × 568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.06x = 1,316,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,231.81/1,543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.00

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