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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.99, 2,809.23 and 556.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.99, 2,809.23 and 556.71 is: 835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.99 : 2,809.23 = 556.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.99/2,809.23 = 556.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.99x = 2,809.23 × 556.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.99x = 1,563,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,935.92/1,872.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.00

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