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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.08, 2,692.62 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.08, 2,692.62 and 562.44 is: 843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.08 : 2,692.62 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.08/2,692.62 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.08x = 2,692.62 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.08x = 1,514,437.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,437.19/1,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.66

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