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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.97, 2,800.61 and 568.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.97, 2,800.61 and 568.45 is: 852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.97 : 2,800.61 = 568.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.97/2,800.61 = 568.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.97x = 2,800.61 × 568.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.97x = 1,592,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,006.75/1,866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.72

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