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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.52, 2,683.42 and 557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.52, 2,683.42 and 557.06 is: 835.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.52 : 2,683.42 = 557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.52/2,683.42 = 557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.52x = 2,683.42 × 557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.52x = 1,494,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,811.14/1,789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.32

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