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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.67, 2,706.19 and 571.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.67, 2,706.19 and 571.85 is: 857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.67 : 2,706.19 = 571.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.67/2,706.19 = 571.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.67x = 2,706.19 × 571.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.67x = 1,547,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,534.75/1,804.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.52

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