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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.67, 2,693.52 and 563.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.67, 2,693.52 and 563.27 is: 844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.67 : 2,693.52 = 563.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.67/2,693.52 = 563.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.67x = 2,693.52 × 563.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.67x = 1,517,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,179.01/1,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.91

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