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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.29, 2,702.31 and 569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.29, 2,702.31 and 569.10 is: 853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.29 : 2,702.31 = 569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.29/2,702.31 = 569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.29x = 2,702.31 × 569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.29x = 1,537,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,884.62/1,801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.77

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