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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.44, 2,709.68 and 573.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.44, 2,709.68 and 573.89 is: 860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.44 : 2,709.68 = 573.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.44/2,709.68 = 573.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.44x = 2,709.68 × 573.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.44x = 1,555,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,041.84/1,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.83

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