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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.56, 2,805.74 and 572.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.56, 2,805.74 and 572.03 is: 858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.56 : 2,805.74 = 572.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.56/2,805.74 = 572.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.56x = 2,805.74 × 572.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.56x = 1,604,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,950.56/1,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.01

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