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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.38, 2,687.07 and 558.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.38, 2,687.07 and 558.87 is: 838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.38 : 2,687.07 = 558.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.38/2,687.07 = 558.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.38x = 2,687.07 × 558.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.38x = 1,501,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,722.81/1,791.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.31

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