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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.42, 2,317.53 and 571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.42, 2,317.53 and 571.19 is: 857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.42 : 2,317.53 = 571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.42/2,317.53 = 571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.42x = 2,317.53 × 571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.42x = 1,323,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,749.96/1,544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.12

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