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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.96, 2,710.62 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.96, 2,710.62 and 574.74 is: 862.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.96 : 2,710.62 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.96/2,710.62 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.96x = 2,710.62 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.96x = 1,557,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,901.74/1,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.17

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