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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.43, 2,717.42 and 578.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.43, 2,717.42 and 578.61 is: 868.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.43 : 2,717.42 = 578.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.43/2,717.42 = 578.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.43x = 2,717.42 × 578.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.43x = 1,572,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,323.49/1,811.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.00

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