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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.74, 2,801.43 and 569.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.74, 2,801.43 and 569.22 is: 853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.74 : 2,801.43 = 569.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.74/2,801.43 = 569.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.74x = 2,801.43 × 569.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.74x = 1,594,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,629.98/1,867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.78

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