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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.37, 2,704.98 and 570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.37, 2,704.98 and 570.91 is: 856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.37 : 2,704.98 = 570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.37/2,704.98 = 570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.37x = 2,704.98 × 570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.37x = 1,544,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,286.61/1,803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.34

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