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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.70, 2,692.59 and 562.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.70, 2,692.59 and 562.79 is: 843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.70 : 2,692.59 = 562.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.70/2,692.59 = 562.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.70x = 2,692.59 × 562.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.70x = 1,515,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,362.73/1,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.88

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