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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.88, 2,801.50 and 569.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.88, 2,801.50 and 569.05 is: 853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.88 : 2,801.50 = 569.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.88/2,801.50 = 569.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.88x = 2,801.50 × 569.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.88x = 1,594,185.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,185.15/1,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.47

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