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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.62, 2,486.37 and 561.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.62, 2,486.37 and 561.90 is: 842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.62 : 2,486.37 = 561.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.62/2,486.37 = 561.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.62x = 2,486.37 × 561.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.62x = 1,397,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,091.30/1,657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.83

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