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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.62, 2,706.89 and 572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.62, 2,706.89 and 572.11 is: 858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.62 : 2,706.89 = 572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.62/2,706.89 = 572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.62x = 2,706.89 × 572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.62x = 1,548,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,625.30/1,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.14

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