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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.06, 2,316.12 and 569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.06, 2,316.12 and 569.66 is: 854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.06 : 2,316.12 = 569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.06/2,316.12 = 569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.06x = 2,316.12 × 569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.06x = 1,319,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,400.92/1,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.50

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