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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.61, 2,791.40 and 562.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.61, 2,791.40 and 562.91 is: 844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.61 : 2,791.40 = 562.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.61/2,791.40 = 562.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.61x = 2,791.40 × 562.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.61x = 1,571,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,290.20/1,861.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.05

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