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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.95, 2,809.42 and 574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.95, 2,809.42 and 574.43 is: 861.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.95 : 2,809.42 = 574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.95/2,809.42 = 574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.95x = 2,809.42 × 574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.95x = 1,613,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,799.65/1,872.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.64

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