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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.29, 2,708.13 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.29, 2,708.13 and 572.27 is: 858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.29 : 2,708.13 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.29/2,708.13 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.29x = 2,708.13 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.29x = 1,549,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,770.16/1,805.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.46

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