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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.97, 2,706.29 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.97, 2,706.29 and 571.05 is: 856.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.97 : 2,706.29 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.97/2,706.29 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.97x = 2,706.29 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.97x = 1,545,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,410.52/1,803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.67

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