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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.57, 2,804.72 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.57, 2,804.72 and 571.23 is: 856.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.57 : 2,804.72 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.57/2,804.72 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.57x = 2,804.72 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.57x = 1,602,137.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,137.35/1,869.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.95

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