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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.93, 2,703.99 and 570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.93, 2,703.99 and 570.42 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.93 : 2,703.99 = 570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.93/2,703.99 = 570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.93x = 2,703.99 × 570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.93x = 1,542,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,409.98/1,802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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