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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.44, 2,696.30 and 564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.44, 2,696.30 and 564.82 is: 847.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.44 : 2,696.30 = 564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.44/2,696.30 = 564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.44x = 2,696.30 × 564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.44x = 1,522,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,918.84/1,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.27

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