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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.61, 2,719.84 and 580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.61, 2,719.84 and 580.73 is: 870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.61 : 2,719.84 = 580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.61/2,719.84 = 580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.61x = 2,719.84 × 580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.61x = 1,579,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,498.03/1,813.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.91

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