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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.38, 2,319.34 and 572.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.38, 2,319.34 and 572.31 is: 858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.38 : 2,319.34 = 572.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.38/2,319.34 = 572.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.38x = 2,319.34 × 572.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.38x = 1,327,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,381.48/1,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.38

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