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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.74, 2,804.34 and 571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.74, 2,804.34 and 571.22 is: 856.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.74 : 2,804.34 = 571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.74/2,804.34 = 571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.74x = 2,804.34 × 571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.74x = 1,601,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,895.09/1,869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.75

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