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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.98, 2,713.50 and 577.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.98, 2,713.50 and 577.43 is: 866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.98 : 2,713.50 = 577.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.98/2,713.50 = 577.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.98x = 2,713.50 × 577.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.98x = 1,566,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,852.91/1,808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.15

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