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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.03, 2,716.55 and 578.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.03, 2,716.55 and 578.55 is: 867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.03 : 2,716.55 = 578.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.03/2,716.55 = 578.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.03x = 2,716.55 × 578.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.03x = 1,571,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,661.45/1,811.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.83

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