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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.06, 2,707.18 and 572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.06, 2,707.18 and 572.24 is: 858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.06 : 2,707.18 = 572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.06/2,707.18 = 572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.06x = 2,707.18 × 572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.06x = 1,549,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,162.02/1,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.23

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