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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.17, 2,706.27 and 571.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.17, 2,706.27 and 571.77 is: 857.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.17 : 2,706.27 = 571.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.17/2,706.27 = 571.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.17x = 2,706.27 × 571.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.17x = 1,547,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,364.00/1,804.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.66

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