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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.93, 2,718.24 and 579.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.93, 2,718.24 and 579.01 is: 868.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.93 : 2,718.24 = 579.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.93/2,718.24 = 579.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.93x = 2,718.24 × 579.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.93x = 1,573,895.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,895.17/1,811.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.63

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