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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.62, 2,688.86 and 560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.62, 2,688.86 and 560.14 is: 840.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.62 : 2,688.86 = 560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.62/2,688.86 = 560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.62x = 2,688.86 × 560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.62x = 1,506,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,138.04/1,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.19

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