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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.34, 2,708.11 and 572.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.34, 2,708.11 and 572.85 is: 859.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.34 : 2,708.11 = 572.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.34/2,708.11 = 572.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.34x = 2,708.11 × 572.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.34x = 1,551,340.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,340.81/1,805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.31

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