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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.84, 2,804.79 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.84, 2,804.79 and 571.32 is: 856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.84 : 2,804.79 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.84/2,804.79 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.84x = 2,804.79 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.84x = 1,602,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,432.62/1,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.99

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