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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.70, 2,717.80 and 579.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.70, 2,717.80 and 579.14 is: 868.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.70 : 2,717.80 = 579.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.70/2,717.80 = 579.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.70x = 2,717.80 × 579.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.70x = 1,573,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,986.69/1,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.79

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