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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.63, 2,806.05 and 572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.63, 2,806.05 and 572.11 is: 858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.63 : 2,806.05 = 572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.63/2,806.05 = 572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.63x = 2,806.05 × 572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.63x = 1,605,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,355.24/1,870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.19

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