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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.67, 2,813.50 and 577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.67, 2,813.50 and 577.15 is: 865.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.67 : 2,813.50 = 577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.67/2,813.50 = 577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.67x = 2,813.50 × 577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.67x = 1,623,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,797.46/1,875.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.72

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