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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.28, 2,713.68 and 577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.28, 2,713.68 and 577.01 is: 864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.28 : 2,713.68 = 577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.28/2,713.68 = 577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.28x = 2,713.68 × 577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.28x = 1,565,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,806.93/1,810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.96

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