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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.57, 2,713.06 and 575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.57, 2,713.06 and 575.55 is: 863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.57 : 2,713.06 = 575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.57/2,713.06 = 575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.57x = 2,713.06 × 575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.57x = 1,561,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,500.24/1,808.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.39

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