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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.81, 2,722.03 and 583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.81, 2,722.03 and 583.11 is: 874.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.81 : 2,722.03 = 583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.81/2,722.03 = 583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.81x = 2,722.03 × 583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.81x = 1,587,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,242.91/1,814.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.61

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