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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.97, 2,707.79 and 572.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.97, 2,707.79 and 572.05 is: 858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.97 : 2,707.79 = 572.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.97/2,707.79 = 572.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.97x = 2,707.79 × 572.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.97x = 1,548,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,991.27/1,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.18

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