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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.11, 2,805.17 and 571.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.11, 2,805.17 and 571.57 is: 857.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.11 : 2,805.17 = 571.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.11/2,805.17 = 571.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.11x = 2,805.17 × 571.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.11x = 1,603,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,348.16/1,870.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.36

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