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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.97, 2,714.90 and 577.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.97, 2,714.90 and 577.45 is: 866.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.97 : 2,714.90 = 577.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.97/2,714.90 = 577.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.97x = 2,714.90 × 577.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.97x = 1,567,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,719.01/1,809.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.16

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