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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.04, 2,707.02 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.04, 2,707.02 and 572.40 is: 858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.04 : 2,707.02 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.04/2,707.02 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.04x = 2,707.02 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.04x = 1,549,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,498.25/1,805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.43

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