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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.54, 2,704.29 and 570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.54, 2,704.29 and 570.72 is: 855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.54 : 2,704.29 = 570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.54/2,704.29 = 570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.54x = 2,704.29 × 570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.54x = 1,543,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,392.39/1,803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.76

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