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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.68, 2,710.02 and 574.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.68, 2,710.02 and 574.04 is: 861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.68 : 2,710.02 = 574.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.68/2,710.02 = 574.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.68x = 2,710.02 × 574.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.68x = 1,555,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,659.88/1,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.06

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