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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.21, 2,804.22 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.21, 2,804.22 and 570.78 is: 856.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.21 : 2,804.22 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.21/2,804.22 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.21x = 2,804.22 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.21x = 1,600,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,592.69/1,869.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.29

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