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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.85, 2,806.97 and 573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.85, 2,806.97 and 573.02 is: 859.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.85 : 2,806.97 = 573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.85/2,806.97 = 573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.85x = 2,806.97 × 573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.85x = 1,608,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,433.05/1,871.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.27

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