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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.51, 2,702.36 and 569.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.51, 2,702.36 and 569.05 is: 853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.51 : 2,702.36 = 569.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.51/2,702.36 = 569.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.51x = 2,702.36 × 569.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.51x = 1,537,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,772.62/1,801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.60

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