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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.73, 2,705.93 and 571.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.73, 2,705.93 and 571.45 is: 857.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.73 : 2,705.93 = 571.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.73/2,705.93 = 571.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.73x = 2,705.93 × 571.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.73x = 1,546,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,303.70/1,803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.28

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