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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.39, 2,705.56 and 572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.39, 2,705.56 and 572.11 is: 857.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.39 : 2,705.56 = 572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.39/2,705.56 = 572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.39x = 2,705.56 × 572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.39x = 1,547,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,877.93/1,804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.84

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