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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.95, 2,710.14 and 574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.95, 2,710.14 and 574.20 is: 861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.95 : 2,710.14 = 574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.95/2,710.14 = 574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.95x = 2,710.14 × 574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.95x = 1,556,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,162.39/1,806.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.21

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