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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.97, 2,804.95 and 571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.97, 2,804.95 and 571.44 is: 857.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.97 : 2,804.95 = 571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.97/2,804.95 = 571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.97x = 2,804.95 × 571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.97x = 1,602,865.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,865.91/1,869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.16

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