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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.76, 2,713.34 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.76, 2,713.34 and 575.88 is: 863.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.76 : 2,713.34 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.76/2,713.34 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.76x = 2,713.34 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.76x = 1,562,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,570.57/1,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.89

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