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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.66, 2,696.44 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.66, 2,696.44 and 565.08 is: 847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.66 : 2,696.44 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.66/2,696.44 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.66x = 2,696.44 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.66x = 1,523,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,704.32/1,797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.60

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