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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.04, 2,803.56 and 570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.04, 2,803.56 and 570.44 is: 855.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.04 : 2,803.56 = 570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.04/2,803.56 = 570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.04x = 2,803.56 × 570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.04x = 1,599,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,262.77/1,869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.66

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