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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.76, 2,802.92 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.76, 2,802.92 and 570.24 is: 855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.76 : 2,802.92 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.76/2,802.92 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.76x = 2,802.92 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.76x = 1,598,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,337.10/1,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.29

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