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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.86, 2,682.95 and 556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.86, 2,682.95 and 556.22 is: 834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.86 : 2,682.95 = 556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.86/2,682.95 = 556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.86x = 2,682.95 × 556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.86x = 1,492,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,294.25/1,788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.22

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