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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.24, 2,315.82 and 569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.24, 2,315.82 and 569.56 is: 854.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.24 : 2,315.82 = 569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.24/2,315.82 = 569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.24x = 2,315.82 × 569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.24x = 1,318,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,998.44/1,543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.69

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