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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.06, 2,692.91 and 562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.06, 2,692.91 and 562.47 is: 843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.06 : 2,692.91 = 562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.06/2,692.91 = 562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.06x = 2,692.91 × 562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.06x = 1,514,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,681.09/1,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.81

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