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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.64, 2,702.94 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.64, 2,702.94 and 570.36 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.64 : 2,702.94 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.64/2,702.94 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.64x = 2,702.94 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.64x = 1,541,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,635.34/1,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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