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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.53, 2,706.80 and 572.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.53, 2,706.80 and 572.05 is: 858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.53 : 2,706.80 = 572.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.53/2,706.80 = 572.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.53x = 2,706.80 × 572.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.53x = 1,548,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,424.94/1,804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.08

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