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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.51, 2,687.26 and 558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.51, 2,687.26 and 558.99 is: 838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.51 : 2,687.26 = 558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.51/2,687.26 = 558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.51x = 2,687.26 × 558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.51x = 1,502,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,151.47/1,791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.48

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