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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.53, 2,805.69 and 572.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.53, 2,805.69 and 572.00 is: 857.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.53 : 2,805.69 = 572.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.53/2,805.69 = 572.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.53x = 2,805.69 × 572.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.53x = 1,604,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,839.58/1,870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.96

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