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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.45, 2,703.54 and 569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.45, 2,703.54 and 569.90 is: 854.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.45 : 2,703.54 = 569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.45/2,703.54 = 569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.45x = 2,703.54 × 569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.45x = 1,540,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,747.45/1,802.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.81

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