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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.76, 2,806.03 and 572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.76, 2,806.03 and 572.13 is: 858.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.76 : 2,806.03 = 572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.76/2,806.03 = 572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.76x = 2,806.03 × 572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.76x = 1,605,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,413.94/1,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.16

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