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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.95, 2,692.61 and 562.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.95, 2,692.61 and 562.17 is: 843.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.95 : 2,692.61 = 562.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.95/2,692.61 = 562.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.95x = 2,692.61 × 562.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.95x = 1,513,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,701.75/1,794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.31

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