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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.80, 2,803.20 and 570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.80, 2,803.20 and 570.28 is: 855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.80 : 2,803.20 = 570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.80/2,803.20 = 570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.80x = 2,803.20 × 570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.80x = 1,598,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,608.90/1,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.42

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