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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.88, 2,807.34 and 572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.88, 2,807.34 and 572.64 is: 858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.88 : 2,807.34 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.88/2,807.34 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.88x = 2,807.34 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.88x = 1,607,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,595.18/1,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.81

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