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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.71, 2,724.09 and 583.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.71, 2,724.09 and 583.09 is: 874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.71 : 2,724.09 = 583.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.71/2,724.09 = 583.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.71x = 2,724.09 × 583.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.71x = 1,588,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,382.83/1,815.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.80

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