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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.17, 2,686.95 and 558.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.17, 2,686.95 and 558.89 is: 838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.17 : 2,686.95 = 558.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.17/2,686.95 = 558.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.17x = 2,686.95 × 558.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.17x = 1,501,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,709.49/1,791.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.40

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