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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.11, 2,791.26 and 562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.11, 2,791.26 and 562.55 is: 843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.11 : 2,791.26 = 562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.11/2,791.26 = 562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.11x = 2,791.26 × 562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.11x = 1,570,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,209.36/1,861.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.70

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