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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.66, 2,813.62 and 577.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.66, 2,813.62 and 577.16 is: 865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.66 : 2,813.62 = 577.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.66/2,813.62 = 577.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.66x = 2,813.62 × 577.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.66x = 1,623,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,908.92/1,875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.78

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