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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.57, 2,315.43 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.57, 2,315.43 and 570 is: 854.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.57 : 2,315.43 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.57/2,315.43 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.57x = 2,315.43 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.57x = 1,319,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,795.10/1,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.48

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