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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.21, 2,707.03 and 572.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.21, 2,707.03 and 572.73 is: 858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.21 : 2,707.03 = 572.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.21/2,707.03 = 572.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.21x = 2,707.03 × 572.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.21x = 1,550,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,397.29/1,805.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.85

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