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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.71, 2,806.47 and 572.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.71, 2,806.47 and 572.15 is: 858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.71 : 2,806.47 = 572.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.71/2,806.47 = 572.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.71x = 2,806.47 × 572.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.71x = 1,605,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,707.78/1,870.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.34

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