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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.72, 2,693.78 and 563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.72, 2,693.78 and 563.10 is: 844.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.72 : 2,693.78 = 563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.72/2,693.78 = 563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.72x = 2,693.78 × 563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.72x = 1,516,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,867.52/1,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.71

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