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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.37, 2,703.57 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.37, 2,703.57 and 569.88 is: 854.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.37 : 2,703.57 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.37/2,703.57 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.37x = 2,703.57 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.37x = 1,540,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,718.34/1,802.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.83

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