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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.08, 2,805.03 and 571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.08, 2,805.03 and 571.38 is: 857.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.08 : 2,805.03 = 571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.08/2,805.03 = 571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.08x = 2,805.03 × 571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.08x = 1,602,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,738.04/1,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.04

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