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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.38, 2,709.95 and 573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.38, 2,709.95 and 573.88 is: 860.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.38 : 2,709.95 = 573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.38/2,709.95 = 573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.38x = 2,709.95 × 573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.38x = 1,555,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,176.46/1,806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.94

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