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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.76, 2,716.35 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.76, 2,716.35 and 577.73 is: 866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.76 : 2,716.35 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.76/2,716.35 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.76x = 2,716.35 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.76x = 1,569,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,316.89/1,810.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.66

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