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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.53, 2,713.07 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.53, 2,713.07 and 575.58 is: 863.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.53 : 2,713.07 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.53/2,713.07 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.53x = 2,713.07 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.53x = 1,561,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,572.39/1,808.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.45

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