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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.65, 2,806.69 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.65, 2,806.69 and 572.22 is: 858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.65 : 2,806.69 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.65/2,806.69 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.65x = 2,806.69 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.65x = 1,606,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,044.15/1,870.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.55

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