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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.26, 2,802.40 and 569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.26, 2,802.40 and 569.80 is: 854.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.26 : 2,802.40 = 569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.26/2,802.40 = 569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.26x = 2,802.40 × 569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.26x = 1,596,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,807.52/1,868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.70

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