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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.57, 2,316.03 and 569.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.57, 2,316.03 and 569.95 is: 855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.57 : 2,316.03 = 569.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.57/2,316.03 = 569.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.57x = 2,316.03 × 569.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.57x = 1,320,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,021.30/1,543.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.17

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