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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.16, 2,705.01 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.16, 2,705.01 and 570.16 is: 855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.16 : 2,705.01 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.16/2,705.01 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.16x = 2,705.01 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.16x = 1,542,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,288.50/1,803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.33

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