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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.71, 2,714.91 and 577.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.71, 2,714.91 and 577.43 is: 866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.71 : 2,714.91 = 577.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.71/2,714.91 = 577.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.71x = 2,714.91 × 577.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.71x = 1,567,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,667.59/1,809.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.25

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