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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.36, 2,313.72 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.36, 2,313.72 and 569.26 is: 853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.36 : 2,313.72 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.36/2,313.72 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.36x = 2,313.72 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.36x = 1,317,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,108.25/1,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.40

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