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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.68, 2,316.44 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.68, 2,316.44 and 569.76 is: 854.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.68 : 2,316.44 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.68/2,316.44 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.68x = 2,316.44 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.68x = 1,319,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,814.85/1,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.98

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