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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.55, 2,684.18 and 556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.55, 2,684.18 and 556.94 is: 835.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.55 : 2,684.18 = 556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.55/2,684.18 = 556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.55x = 2,684.18 × 556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.55x = 1,494,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,924.42/1,789.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.36

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