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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.26, 2,805.29 and 571.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.26, 2,805.29 and 571.63 is: 857.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.26 : 2,805.29 = 571.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.26/2,805.29 = 571.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.26x = 2,805.29 × 571.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.26x = 1,603,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,571.04/1,870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.41

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