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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.46, 2,802.70 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.46, 2,802.70 and 569.94 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.46 : 2,802.70 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.46/2,802.70 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.46x = 2,802.70 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.46x = 1,597,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,370.84/1,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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