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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.67, 2,713.20 and 575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.67, 2,713.20 and 575.79 is: 863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.67 : 2,713.20 = 575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.67/2,713.20 = 575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.67x = 2,713.20 × 575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.67x = 1,562,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,231.99/1,808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.75

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