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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.62, 2,714.39 and 577.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.62, 2,714.39 and 577.11 is: 865.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.62 : 2,714.39 = 577.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.62/2,714.39 = 577.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.62x = 2,714.39 × 577.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.62x = 1,566,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,501.61/1,809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.65

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