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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.26, 2,315.24 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.26, 2,315.24 and 570.36 is: 855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.26 : 2,315.24 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.26/2,315.24 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.26x = 2,315.24 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.26x = 1,320,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,520.29/1,544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.12

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