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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.69, 2,691.80 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.69, 2,691.80 and 562.23 is: 842.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.69 : 2,691.80 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.69/2,691.80 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.69x = 2,691.80 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.69x = 1,513,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,424.10/1,795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.81

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