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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.56, 2,704.34 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.56, 2,704.34 and 569.94 is: 855.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.56 : 2,704.34 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.56/2,704.34 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.56x = 2,704.34 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.56x = 1,541,311.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,311.54/1,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.07

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