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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.80, 2,707.19 and 572.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.80, 2,707.19 and 572.21 is: 858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.80 : 2,707.19 = 572.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.80/2,707.19 = 572.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.80x = 2,707.19 × 572.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.80x = 1,549,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,064.79/1,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.30

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