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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.26, 2,708.16 and 572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.26, 2,708.16 and 572.38 is: 858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.26 : 2,708.16 = 572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.26/2,708.16 = 572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.26x = 2,708.16 × 572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.26x = 1,550,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,096.62/1,805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.66

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