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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.34, 2,711.37 and 574.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.34, 2,711.37 and 574.71 is: 862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.34 : 2,711.37 = 574.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.34/2,711.37 = 574.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.34x = 2,711.37 × 574.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.34x = 1,558,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,251.45/1,807.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.18

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