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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.74, 2,803.17 and 570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.74, 2,803.17 and 570.22 is: 855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.74 : 2,803.17 = 570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.74/2,803.17 = 570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.74x = 2,803.17 × 570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.74x = 1,598,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,423.60/1,868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.35

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