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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.44, 2,316.40 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.44, 2,316.40 and 570.32 is: 855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.44 : 2,316.40 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.44/2,316.40 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.44x = 2,316.40 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.44x = 1,321,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,089.25/1,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.94

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