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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.59, 2,689.08 and 560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.59, 2,689.08 and 560.17 is: 840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.59 : 2,689.08 = 560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.59/2,689.08 = 560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.59x = 2,689.08 × 560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.59x = 1,506,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,341.94/1,792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.32

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