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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.49, 2,708.24 and 572.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.49, 2,708.24 and 572.67 is: 859.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.49 : 2,708.24 = 572.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.49/2,708.24 = 572.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.49x = 2,708.24 × 572.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.49x = 1,550,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,924.94/1,805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.01

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