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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.07, 2,804.11 and 571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.07, 2,804.11 and 571.19 is: 856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.07 : 2,804.11 = 571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.07/2,804.11 = 571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.07x = 2,804.11 × 571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.07x = 1,601,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,664.14/1,870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.48

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