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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.46, 2,714.52 and 577.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.46, 2,714.52 and 577.46 is: 865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.46 : 2,714.52 = 577.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.46/2,714.52 = 577.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.46x = 2,714.52 × 577.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.46x = 1,567,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,526.72/1,810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.82

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