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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.14, 2,804.12 and 570.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.14, 2,804.12 and 570.71 is: 856.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.14 : 2,804.12 = 570.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.14/2,804.12 = 570.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.14x = 2,804.12 × 570.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.14x = 1,600,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,322.45/1,869.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.18

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