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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.04, 2,707.47 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.04, 2,707.47 and 572.54 is: 858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.04 : 2,707.47 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.04/2,707.47 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.04x = 2,707.47 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.04x = 1,550,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,121.34/1,805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.77

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