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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.07, 2,708.01 and 572.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.07, 2,708.01 and 572.37 is: 858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.07 : 2,708.01 = 572.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.07/2,708.01 = 572.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.07x = 2,708.01 × 572.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.07x = 1,549,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,967.28/1,805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.68

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