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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.76, 2,704.44 and 570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.76, 2,704.44 and 570.14 is: 855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.76 : 2,704.44 = 570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.76/2,704.44 = 570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.76x = 2,704.44 × 570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.76x = 1,541,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,904.97/1,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.30

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