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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.38, 2,704.32 and 570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.38, 2,704.32 and 570.38 is: 855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.38 : 2,704.32 = 570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.38/2,704.32 = 570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.38x = 2,704.32 × 570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.38x = 1,542,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,490.04/1,803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.33

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