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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.75, 2,806.24 and 572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.75, 2,806.24 and 572.23 is: 858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.75 : 2,806.24 = 572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.75/2,806.24 = 572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.75x = 2,806.24 × 572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.75x = 1,605,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,813.28/1,870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.38

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