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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.23, 2,710.98 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.23, 2,710.98 and 574.74 is: 862.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.23 : 2,710.98 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.23/2,710.98 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.23x = 2,710.98 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.23x = 1,558,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,108.65/1,807.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.15

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