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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.42, 2,806.64 and 572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.42, 2,806.64 and 572.90 is: 859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.42 : 2,806.64 = 572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.42/2,806.64 = 572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.42x = 2,806.64 × 572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.42x = 1,607,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,924.06/1,871.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.20

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