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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.62, 2,686.32 and 558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.62, 2,686.32 and 558.68 is: 837.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.62 : 2,686.32 = 558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.62/2,686.32 = 558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.62x = 2,686.32 × 558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.62x = 1,500,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,793.26/1,791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.67

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