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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.64, 2,716.05 and 578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.64, 2,716.05 and 578.34 is: 867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.64 : 2,716.05 = 578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.64/2,716.05 = 578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.64x = 2,716.05 × 578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.64x = 1,570,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,800.36/1,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.06

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