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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.89, 2,703.20 and 569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.89, 2,703.20 and 569.42 is: 854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.89 : 2,703.20 = 569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.89/2,703.20 = 569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.89x = 2,703.20 × 569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.89x = 1,539,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,239.78/1,801.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.24

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