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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.31, 2,808.36 and 573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.31, 2,808.36 and 573.78 is: 860.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.31 : 2,808.36 = 573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.31/2,808.36 = 573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.31x = 2,808.36 × 573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.31x = 1,611,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,380.80/1,872.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.64

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