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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.50, 2,686.92 and 558.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.50, 2,686.92 and 558.94 is: 838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.50 : 2,686.92 = 558.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.50/2,686.92 = 558.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.50x = 2,686.92 × 558.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.50x = 1,501,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,827.06/1,791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.31

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