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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.94, 2,714.87 and 577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.94, 2,714.87 and 577.33 is: 865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.94 : 2,714.87 = 577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.94/2,714.87 = 577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.94x = 2,714.87 × 577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.94x = 1,567,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,375.90/1,809.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.98

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