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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.74, 2,702.76 and 569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.74, 2,702.76 and 569.34 is: 854.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.74 : 2,702.76 = 569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.74/2,702.76 = 569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.74x = 2,702.76 × 569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.74x = 1,538,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,789.38/1,801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.06

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