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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.48, 2,706.50 and 571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.48, 2,706.50 and 571.88 is: 857.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.48 : 2,706.50 = 571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.48/2,706.50 = 571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.48x = 2,706.50 × 571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.48x = 1,547,793.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,793.22/1,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.75

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