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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.01, 2,805.02 and 571.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.01, 2,805.02 and 571.47 is: 857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.01 : 2,805.02 = 571.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.01/2,805.02 = 571.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.01x = 2,805.02 × 571.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.01x = 1,602,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,981.92/1,870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.21

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