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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.71, 2,720.76 and 581.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.71, 2,720.76 and 581.31 is: 872.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.71 : 2,720.76 = 581.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.71/2,720.76 = 581.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.71x = 2,720.76 × 581.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.71x = 1,581,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,605.00/1,813.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.03

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