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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.16, 2,805.37 and 571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.16, 2,805.37 and 571.66 is: 857.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.16 : 2,805.37 = 571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.16/2,805.37 = 571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.16x = 2,805.37 × 571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.16x = 1,603,709.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,709.37/1,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.53

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