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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.16, 2,711.85 and 575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.16, 2,711.85 and 575.67 is: 863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.16 : 2,711.85 = 575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.16/2,711.85 = 575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.16x = 2,711.85 × 575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.16x = 1,561,130.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,130.69/1,808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.38

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