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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.54, 2,702.79 and 569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.54, 2,702.79 and 569.72 is: 854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.54 : 2,702.79 = 569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.54/2,702.79 = 569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.54x = 2,702.79 × 569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.54x = 1,539,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,820.00/1,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.25

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