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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.57, 2,804.28 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.57, 2,804.28 and 571 is: 856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.57 : 2,804.28 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.57/2,804.28 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.57x = 2,804.28 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.57x = 1,601,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,243.88/1,869.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.48

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