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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.91, 2,718.03 and 579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.91, 2,718.03 and 579.02 is: 868.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.91 : 2,718.03 = 579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.91/2,718.03 = 579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.91x = 2,718.03 × 579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.91x = 1,573,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,780.14/1,811.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.58

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