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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.46, 2,716.94 and 578.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.46, 2,716.94 and 578.98 is: 868.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.46 : 2,716.94 = 578.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.46/2,716.94 = 578.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.46x = 2,716.94 × 578.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.46x = 1,573,058.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,058.76/1,811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.39

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