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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.49, 2,316.41 and 569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.49, 2,316.41 and 569.92 is: 854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.49 : 2,316.41 = 569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.49/2,316.41 = 569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.49x = 2,316.41 × 569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.49x = 1,320,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,170.57/1,544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.76

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