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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.64, 2,717.86 and 579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.64, 2,717.86 and 579.12 is: 868.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.64 : 2,717.86 = 579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.64/2,717.86 = 579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.64x = 2,717.86 × 579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.64x = 1,573,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,967.08/1,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.81

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