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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.63, 2,687.34 and 559.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.63, 2,687.34 and 559.14 is: 838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.63 : 2,687.34 = 559.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.63/2,687.34 = 559.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.63x = 2,687.34 × 559.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.63x = 1,502,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,599.29/1,791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.68

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