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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.93, 2,710.49 and 574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.93, 2,710.49 and 574.43 is: 861.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.93 : 2,710.49 = 574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.93/2,710.49 = 574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.93x = 2,710.49 × 574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.93x = 1,556,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,986.77/1,806.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.68

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