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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.60, 2,791.58 and 562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.60, 2,791.58 and 562.82 is: 843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.60 : 2,791.58 = 562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.60/2,791.58 = 562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.60x = 2,791.58 × 562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.60x = 1,571,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,157.06/1,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.98

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