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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.88, 2,787.48 and 560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.88, 2,787.48 and 560.42 is: 840.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.88 : 2,787.48 = 560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.88/2,787.48 = 560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.88x = 2,787.48 × 560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.88x = 1,562,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,159.54/1,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.38

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