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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.69, 2,830.53 and 570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.69, 2,830.53 and 570.43 is: 855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.69 : 2,830.53 = 570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.69/2,830.53 = 570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.69x = 2,830.53 × 570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.69x = 1,614,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,605.77/1,886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.79

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