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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.52, 2,318.01 and 570.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.52, 2,318.01 and 570.69 is: 856.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.52 : 2,318.01 = 570.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.52/2,318.01 = 570.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.52x = 2,318.01 × 570.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.52x = 1,322,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,865.13/1,544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.49

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