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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.74, 2,791.50 and 562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.74, 2,791.50 and 562.11 is: 843.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.74 : 2,791.50 = 562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.74/2,791.50 = 562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.74x = 2,791.50 × 562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.74x = 1,569,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,130.07/1,860.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.28

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