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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.04, 2,788.56 and 560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.04, 2,788.56 and 560.44 is: 840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.04 : 2,788.56 = 560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.04/2,788.56 = 560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.04x = 2,788.56 × 560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.04x = 1,562,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,820.57/1,859.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.66

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