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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.74, 2,707.02 and 572.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.74, 2,707.02 and 572.15 is: 858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.74 : 2,707.02 = 572.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.74/2,707.02 = 572.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.74x = 2,707.02 × 572.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.74x = 1,548,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,807.96/1,804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.19

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