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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.41, 2,707.73 and 572.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.41, 2,707.73 and 572.93 is: 859.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.41 : 2,707.73 = 572.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.41/2,707.73 = 572.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.41x = 2,707.73 × 572.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.41x = 1,551,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,339.75/1,805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.27

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