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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.44, 2,711.52 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.44, 2,711.52 and 574.80 is: 862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.44 : 2,711.52 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.44/2,711.52 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.44x = 2,711.52 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.44x = 1,558,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,581.70/1,807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.31

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