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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.40, 2,718.92 and 579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.40, 2,718.92 and 579.44 is: 869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.40 : 2,718.92 = 579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.40/2,718.92 = 579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.40x = 2,718.92 × 579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.40x = 1,575,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,451.00/1,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.26

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