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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.71, 2,707.26 and 572.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.71, 2,707.26 and 572.31 is: 858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.71 : 2,707.26 = 572.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.71/2,707.26 = 572.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.71x = 2,707.26 × 572.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.71x = 1,549,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,391.97/1,804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.53

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