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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.15, 2,692.65 and 562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.15, 2,692.65 and 562.54 is: 843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.15 : 2,692.65 = 562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.15/2,692.65 = 562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.15x = 2,692.65 × 562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.15x = 1,514,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,711.27/1,795.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.78

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