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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.95, 2,707.44 and 572.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.95, 2,707.44 and 572.37 is: 858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.95 : 2,707.44 = 572.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.95/2,707.44 = 572.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.95x = 2,707.44 × 572.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.95x = 1,549,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,657.43/1,804.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.56

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