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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.61, 2,319.18 and 572.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.61, 2,319.18 and 572.01 is: 857.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.61 : 2,319.18 = 572.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.61/2,319.18 = 572.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.61x = 2,319.18 × 572.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.61x = 1,326,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,594.15/1,546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.75

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