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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.92, 2,745.44 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.92, 2,745.44 and 580.44 is: 870.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.92 : 2,745.44 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.92/2,745.44 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.92x = 2,745.44 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.92x = 1,593,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,563.19/1,829.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.84

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