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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.30, 2,692.14 and 562.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.30, 2,692.14 and 562.42 is: 843.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.30 : 2,692.14 = 562.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.30/2,692.14 = 562.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.30x = 2,692.14 × 562.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.30x = 1,514,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,113.38/1,795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.38

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