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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.57, 2,801.26 and 568.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.57, 2,801.26 and 568.94 is: 853.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.57 : 2,801.26 = 568.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.57/2,801.26 = 568.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.57x = 2,801.26 × 568.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.57x = 1,593,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,746.02/1,867.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.38

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