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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.62, 2,692.70 and 562.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.62, 2,692.70 and 562.65 is: 843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.62 : 2,692.70 = 562.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.62/2,692.70 = 562.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.62x = 2,692.70 × 562.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.62x = 1,515,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,047.66/1,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.75

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