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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.64, 2,686.47 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.64, 2,686.47 and 558.72 is: 837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.64 : 2,686.47 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.64/2,686.47 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.64x = 2,686.47 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.64x = 1,500,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,984.52/1,791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.77

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