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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.79, 2,699.86 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.79, 2,699.86 and 567.50 is: 850.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.79 : 2,699.86 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.79/2,699.86 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.79x = 2,699.86 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.79x = 1,532,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,170.55/1,800.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.83

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