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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.46, 2,708.37 and 573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.46, 2,708.37 and 573.24 is: 859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.46 : 2,708.37 = 573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.46/2,708.37 = 573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.46x = 2,708.37 × 573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.46x = 1,552,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,546.02/1,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.92

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