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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.12, 2,706.31 and 571.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.12, 2,706.31 and 571.55 is: 857.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.12 : 2,706.31 = 571.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.12/2,706.31 = 571.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.12x = 2,706.31 × 571.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.12x = 1,546,796.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,796.82/1,804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.37

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