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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.51, 2,804.71 and 570.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.51, 2,804.71 and 570.97 is: 856.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.51 : 2,804.71 = 570.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.51/2,804.71 = 570.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.51x = 2,804.71 × 570.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.51x = 1,601,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,405.27/1,869.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.59

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