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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.66, 2,709.61 and 574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.66, 2,709.61 and 574.18 is: 861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.66 : 2,709.61 = 574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.66/2,709.61 = 574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.66x = 2,709.61 × 574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.66x = 1,555,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,795.66/1,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.14

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