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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.30, 2,708.33 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.30, 2,708.33 and 572.54 is: 858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.30 : 2,708.33 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.30/2,708.33 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.30x = 2,708.33 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.30x = 1,550,631.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,631.17/1,805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.94

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