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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.99, 2,722.72 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.99, 2,722.72 and 581.99 is: 873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.99 : 2,722.72 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.99/2,722.72 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.99x = 2,722.72 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.99x = 1,584,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,590.46/1,814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.06

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