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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.86, 2,701.31 and 568.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.86, 2,701.31 and 568.50 is: 852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.86 : 2,701.31 = 568.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.86/2,701.31 = 568.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.86x = 2,701.31 × 568.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.86x = 1,535,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,691.89/1,801.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.28

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