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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.93, 2,692.74 and 562.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.93, 2,692.74 and 562.70 is: 844.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.93 : 2,692.74 = 562.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.93/2,692.74 = 562.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.93x = 2,692.74 × 562.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.93x = 1,515,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,198.49/1,794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.15

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