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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.80, 2,694.12 and 563.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.80, 2,694.12 and 563.19 is: 844.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.80 : 2,694.12 = 563.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.80/2,694.12 = 563.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.80x = 2,694.12 × 563.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.80x = 1,517,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,301.44/1,795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.92

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