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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.15, 2,706.18 and 571.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.15, 2,706.18 and 571.63 is: 857.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.15 : 2,706.18 = 571.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.15/2,706.18 = 571.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.15x = 2,706.18 × 571.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.15x = 1,546,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,933.67/1,804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.43

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