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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.26, 2,788.88 and 560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.26, 2,788.88 and 560.68 is: 841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.26 : 2,788.88 = 560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.26/2,788.88 = 560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.26x = 2,788.88 × 560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.26x = 1,563,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,669.24/1,859.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.02

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