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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.96, 2,690.68 and 561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.96, 2,690.68 and 561.32 is: 841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.96 : 2,690.68 = 561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.96/2,690.68 = 561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.96x = 2,690.68 × 561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.96x = 1,510,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,332.50/1,793.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.90

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