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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.43, 2,707.98 and 573.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.43, 2,707.98 and 573.65 is: 860.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.43 : 2,707.98 = 573.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.43/2,707.98 = 573.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.43x = 2,707.98 × 573.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.43x = 1,553,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,439.50/1,805.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.43

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