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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.52, 2,792.31 and 562.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.52, 2,792.31 and 562.94 is: 844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.52 : 2,792.31 = 562.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.52/2,792.31 = 562.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.52x = 2,792.31 × 562.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.52x = 1,571,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,902.99/1,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.42

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