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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.55, 2,710.14 and 573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.55, 2,710.14 and 573.73 is: 860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.55 : 2,710.14 = 573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.55/2,710.14 = 573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.55x = 2,710.14 × 573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.55x = 1,554,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,888.62/1,806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.70

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