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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.39, 2,704.06 and 571.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.39, 2,704.06 and 571.11 is: 856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.39 : 2,704.06 = 571.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.39/2,704.06 = 571.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.39x = 2,704.06 × 571.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.39x = 1,544,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,315.71/1,803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.34

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