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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.73, 2,804.57 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.73, 2,804.57 and 571.20 is: 856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.73 : 2,804.57 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.73/2,804.57 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.73x = 2,804.57 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.73x = 1,601,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,978.14/1,869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.80

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