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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.63, 2,684.44 and 557.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.63, 2,684.44 and 557.11 is: 835.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.63 : 2,684.44 = 557.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.63/2,684.44 = 557.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.63x = 2,684.44 × 557.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.63x = 1,495,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,532.42/1,789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.67

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