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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.59, 2,720.76 and 581.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.59, 2,720.76 and 581.07 is: 871.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.59 : 2,720.76 = 581.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.59/2,720.76 = 581.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.59x = 2,720.76 × 581.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.59x = 1,580,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,952.01/1,813.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.73

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