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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.62, 2,703.86 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.62, 2,703.86 and 570.16 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.62 : 2,703.86 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.62/2,703.86 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.62x = 2,703.86 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.62x = 1,541,616.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,616.45/1,802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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