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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.89, 2,703.32 and 570.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.89, 2,703.32 and 570.61 is: 855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.89 : 2,703.32 = 570.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.89/2,703.32 = 570.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.89x = 2,703.32 × 570.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.89x = 1,542,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,525.06/1,802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.59

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