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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.70, 2,791.46 and 562.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.70, 2,791.46 and 562.07 is: 843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.70 : 2,791.46 = 562.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.70/2,791.46 = 562.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.70x = 2,791.46 × 562.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.70x = 1,568,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,995.92/1,860.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.23

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