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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.70, 2,803.46 and 570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.70, 2,803.46 and 570.27 is: 855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.70 : 2,803.46 = 570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.70/2,803.46 = 570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.70x = 2,803.46 × 570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.70x = 1,598,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,729.13/1,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.53

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