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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.74, 2,693.54 and 563.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.74, 2,693.54 and 563.19 is: 844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.74 : 2,693.54 = 563.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.74/2,693.54 = 563.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.74x = 2,693.54 × 563.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.74x = 1,516,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,976.20/1,795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.76

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