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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.78, 2,711.62 and 575.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.78, 2,711.62 and 575.27 is: 862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.78 : 2,711.62 = 575.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.78/2,711.62 = 575.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.78x = 2,711.62 × 575.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.78x = 1,559,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,897.20/1,807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.88

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