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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.44, 2,804.67 and 571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.44, 2,804.67 and 571.56 is: 857.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.44 : 2,804.67 = 571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.44/2,804.67 = 571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.44x = 2,804.67 × 571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.44x = 1,603,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,037.19/1,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.04

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