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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.88, 2,804.32 and 570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.88, 2,804.32 and 570.64 is: 855.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.88 : 2,804.32 = 570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.88/2,804.32 = 570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.88x = 2,804.32 × 570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.88x = 1,600,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,257.16/1,869.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.81

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