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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.68, 2,707.16 and 572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.68, 2,707.16 and 572.12 is: 858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.68 : 2,707.16 = 572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.68/2,707.16 = 572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.68x = 2,707.16 × 572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.68x = 1,548,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,803.98/1,804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.22

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