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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.84, 2,318.34 and 571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.84, 2,318.34 and 571.40 is: 856.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.84 : 2,318.34 = 571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.84/2,318.34 = 571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.84x = 2,318.34 × 571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.84x = 1,324,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,699.48/1,545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.94

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