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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.46, 2,714.10 and 577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.46, 2,714.10 and 577.72 is: 866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.46 : 2,714.10 = 577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.46/2,714.10 = 577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.46x = 2,714.10 × 577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.46x = 1,567,989.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,989.85/1,809.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.55

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