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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.46, 2,804.20 and 570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.46, 2,804.20 and 570.94 is: 856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.46 : 2,804.20 = 570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.46/2,804.20 = 570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.46x = 2,804.20 × 570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.46x = 1,601,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,029.95/1,869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.41

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