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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.71, 2,702.79 and 569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.71, 2,702.79 and 569.31 is: 854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.71 : 2,702.79 = 569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.71/2,702.79 = 569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.71x = 2,702.79 × 569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.71x = 1,538,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,725.37/1,801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.04

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