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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.81, 2,718.77 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.81, 2,718.77 and 579.96 is: 869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.81 : 2,718.77 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.81/2,718.77 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.81x = 2,718.77 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.81x = 1,576,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,774.95/1,812.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.80

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