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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.10, 2,708.05 and 572.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.10, 2,708.05 and 572.59 is: 859.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.10 : 2,708.05 = 572.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.10/2,708.05 = 572.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.10x = 2,708.05 × 572.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.10x = 1,550,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,602.35/1,805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.01

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