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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.78, 2,807.34 and 572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.78, 2,807.34 and 572.94 is: 859.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.78 : 2,807.34 = 572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.78/2,807.34 = 572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.78x = 2,807.34 × 572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.78x = 1,608,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,437.38/1,871.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.31

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