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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.49, 2,806.02 and 571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.49, 2,806.02 and 571.66 is: 857.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.49 : 2,806.02 = 571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.49/2,806.02 = 571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.49x = 2,806.02 × 571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.49x = 1,604,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,082.38/1,870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.57

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