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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.66, 2,711.82 and 575.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.66, 2,711.82 and 575.15 is: 862.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.66 : 2,711.82 = 575.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.66/2,711.82 = 575.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.66x = 2,711.82 × 575.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.66x = 1,559,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,703.27/1,807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.83

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