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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.94, 2,693.68 and 563.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.94, 2,693.68 and 563.49 is: 844.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.94 : 2,693.68 = 563.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.94/2,693.68 = 563.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.94x = 2,693.68 × 563.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.94x = 1,517,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,858.93/1,796.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.69

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