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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.53, 2,706.66 and 572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.53, 2,706.66 and 572.52 is: 858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.53 : 2,706.66 = 572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.53/2,706.66 = 572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.53x = 2,706.66 × 572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.53x = 1,549,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,616.98/1,804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.74

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