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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.40, 2,316.68 and 570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.40, 2,316.68 and 570.80 is: 855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.40 : 2,316.68 = 570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.40/2,316.68 = 570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.40x = 2,316.68 × 570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.40x = 1,322,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,360.94/1,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.68

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