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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.76, 2,717.97 and 579.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.76, 2,717.97 and 579.03 is: 868.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.76 : 2,717.97 = 579.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.76/2,717.97 = 579.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.76x = 2,717.97 × 579.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.76x = 1,573,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,786.17/1,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.65

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