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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.48, 2,804.67 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.48, 2,804.67 and 570.96 is: 856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.48 : 2,804.67 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.48/2,804.67 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.48x = 2,804.67 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.48x = 1,601,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,354.38/1,869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.58

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