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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.55, 2,696.33 and 565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.55, 2,696.33 and 565.06 is: 847.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.55 : 2,696.33 = 565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.55/2,696.33 = 565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.55x = 2,696.33 × 565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.55x = 1,523,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,588.23/1,797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.59

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