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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.27, 2,802.81 and 569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.27, 2,802.81 and 569.84 is: 854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.27 : 2,802.81 = 569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.27/2,802.81 = 569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.27x = 2,802.81 × 569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.27x = 1,597,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,139.24/1,868.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.88

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