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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.91, 2,316.47 and 570.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.91, 2,316.47 and 570.69 is: 856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.91 : 2,316.47 = 570.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.91/2,316.47 = 570.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.91x = 2,316.47 × 570.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.91x = 1,321,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,983.41/1,543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.26

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