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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.01, 2,711.09 and 575.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.01, 2,711.09 and 575.09 is: 862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.01 : 2,711.09 = 575.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.01/2,711.09 = 575.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.01x = 2,711.09 × 575.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.01x = 1,559,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,104.32/1,808.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.33

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