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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.30, 2,714.29 and 577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.30, 2,714.29 and 577.02 is: 865.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.30 : 2,714.29 = 577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.30/2,714.29 = 577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.30x = 2,714.29 × 577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.30x = 1,566,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,211.60/1,809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.64

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