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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860, 2,789.18 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860, 2,789.18 and 561.16 is: 841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860 : 2,789.18 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860/2,789.18 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860x = 2,789.18 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860x = 1,565,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,176.25/1,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.49

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