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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.11, 2,700.71 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.11, 2,700.71 and 568.20 is: 852.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.11 : 2,700.71 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.11/2,700.71 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.11x = 2,700.71 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.11x = 1,534,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,543.42/1,801.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.00

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