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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.74, 2,787.57 and 560.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.74, 2,787.57 and 560.58 is: 840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.74 : 2,787.57 = 560.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.74/2,787.57 = 560.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.74x = 2,787.57 × 560.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.74x = 1,562,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,655.99/1,858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.71

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