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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.98, 2,702.16 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.98, 2,702.16 and 569.16 is: 853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.98 : 2,702.16 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.98/2,702.16 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.98x = 2,702.16 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.98x = 1,537,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,961.39/1,801.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.48

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