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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.80, 2,805.15 and 571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.80, 2,805.15 and 571.28 is: 857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.80 : 2,805.15 = 571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.80/2,805.15 = 571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.80x = 2,805.15 × 571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.80x = 1,602,526.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,526.09/1,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.06

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