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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.67, 2,791.24 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.67, 2,791.24 and 562.14 is: 843.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.67 : 2,791.24 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.67/2,791.24 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.67x = 2,791.24 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.67x = 1,569,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,067.65/1,860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.28

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