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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.96, 2,315.72 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.96, 2,315.72 and 570.06 is: 855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.96 : 2,315.72 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.96/2,315.72 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.96x = 2,315.72 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.96x = 1,320,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,099.34/1,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.01

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