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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.38, 2,705.39 and 570.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.38, 2,705.39 and 570.77 is: 856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.38 : 2,705.39 = 570.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.38/2,705.39 = 570.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.38x = 2,705.39 × 570.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.38x = 1,544,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,139.07/1,803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.25

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