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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.98, 2,804.97 and 571.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.98, 2,804.97 and 571.46 is: 857.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.98 : 2,804.97 = 571.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.98/2,804.97 = 571.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.98x = 2,804.97 × 571.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.98x = 1,602,928.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,928.16/1,869.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.19

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