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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.68, 2,714.48 and 577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.68, 2,714.48 and 577.07 is: 865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.68 : 2,714.48 = 577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.68/2,714.48 = 577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.68x = 2,714.48 × 577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.68x = 1,566,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,444.97/1,809.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.59

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