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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.31, 2,695.96 and 564.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.31, 2,695.96 and 564.81 is: 847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.31 : 2,695.96 = 564.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.31/2,695.96 = 564.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.31x = 2,695.96 × 564.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.31x = 1,522,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,703.76/1,797.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.21

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