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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.59, 2,696.51 and 565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.59, 2,696.51 and 565.05 is: 847.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.59 : 2,696.51 = 565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.59/2,696.51 = 565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.59x = 2,696.51 × 565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.59x = 1,523,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,660.15/1,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.61

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