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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.39, 2,804.08 and 570.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.39, 2,804.08 and 570.86 is: 856.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.39 : 2,804.08 = 570.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.39/2,804.08 = 570.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.39x = 2,804.08 × 570.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.39x = 1,600,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,720.23/1,869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.28

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