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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.78, 2,318.94 and 571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.78, 2,318.94 and 571.76 is: 857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.78 : 2,318.94 = 571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.78/2,318.94 = 571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.78x = 2,318.94 × 571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.78x = 1,325,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,877.13/1,545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.74

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