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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.94, 2,713.59 and 576.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.94, 2,713.59 and 576.03 is: 864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.94 : 2,713.59 = 576.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.94/2,713.59 = 576.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.94x = 2,713.59 × 576.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.94x = 1,563,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,109.25/1,808.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.10

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