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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.89, 2,316.76 and 570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.89, 2,316.76 and 570.68 is: 856.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.89 : 2,316.76 = 570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.89/2,316.76 = 570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.89x = 2,316.76 × 570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.89x = 1,322,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,124.27/1,543.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.36

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