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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795, 2,692.56 and 562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795, 2,692.56 and 562.40 is: 843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795 : 2,692.56 = 562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795/2,692.56 = 562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795x = 2,692.56 × 562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795x = 1,514,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,295.74/1,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.62

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