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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.32, 2,806.02 and 571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.32, 2,806.02 and 571.98 is: 858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.32 : 2,806.02 = 571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.32/2,806.02 = 571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.32x = 2,806.02 × 571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.32x = 1,604,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,987.32/1,870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.14

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