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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.47, 2,317.01 and 570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.47, 2,317.01 and 570.58 is: 855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.47 : 2,317.01 = 570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.47/2,317.01 = 570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.47x = 2,317.01 × 570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.47x = 1,322,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,030.92/1,544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.98

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