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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.08, 2,712.18 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.08, 2,712.18 and 575.46 is: 863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.08 : 2,712.18 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.08/2,712.18 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.08x = 2,712.18 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.08x = 1,560,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,751.10/1,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.21

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