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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.72, 2,791.62 and 563.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.72, 2,791.62 and 563.08 is: 844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.72 : 2,791.62 = 563.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.72/2,791.62 = 563.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.72x = 2,791.62 × 563.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.72x = 1,571,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,905.39/1,861.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.33

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