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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.41, 2,689.25 and 560.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.41, 2,689.25 and 560.13 is: 840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.41 : 2,689.25 = 560.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.41/2,689.25 = 560.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.41x = 2,689.25 × 560.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.41x = 1,506,326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,326.80/1,792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.39

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