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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.78, 2,687.54 and 559.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.78, 2,687.54 and 559.07 is: 838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.78 : 2,687.54 = 559.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.78/2,687.54 = 559.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.78x = 2,687.54 × 559.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.78x = 1,502,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,522.99/1,791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.56

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