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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.75, 2,805.10 and 571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.75, 2,805.10 and 571.25 is: 857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.75 : 2,805.10 = 571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.75/2,805.10 = 571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.75x = 2,805.10 × 571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.75x = 1,602,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,418.96/1,869.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.02

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