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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.06, 2,830.12 and 570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.06, 2,830.12 and 570.54 is: 855.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.06 : 2,830.12 = 570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.06/2,830.12 = 570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.06x = 2,830.12 × 570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.06x = 1,614,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,696.66/1,887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.67

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