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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.55, 2,686.05 and 558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.55, 2,686.05 and 558.06 is: 837.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.55 : 2,686.05 = 558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.55/2,686.05 = 558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.55x = 2,686.05 × 558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.55x = 1,498,977.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,977.06/1,790.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.16

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