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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.00, 2,707.27 and 572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.00, 2,707.27 and 572.42 is: 858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.00 : 2,707.27 = 572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.00/2,707.27 = 572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.00x = 2,707.27 × 572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.00x = 1,549,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,700.83/1,805.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.56

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