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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.54, 2,707.77 and 572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.54, 2,707.77 and 572.90 is: 859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.54 : 2,707.77 = 572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.54/2,707.77 = 572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.54x = 2,707.77 × 572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.54x = 1,551,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,281.43/1,805.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.18

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