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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.31, 2,318.27 and 571.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.31, 2,318.27 and 571.42 is: 857.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.31 : 2,318.27 = 571.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.31/2,318.27 = 571.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.31x = 2,318.27 × 571.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.31x = 1,324,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,709.10/1,545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.24

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