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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.98, 2,710.68 and 574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.98, 2,710.68 and 574.16 is: 861.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.98 : 2,710.68 = 574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.98/2,710.68 = 574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.98x = 2,710.68 × 574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.98x = 1,556,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,364.03/1,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.31

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