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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.66, 2,696.45 and 565.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.66, 2,696.45 and 565.07 is: 847.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.66 : 2,696.45 = 565.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.66/2,696.45 = 565.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.66x = 2,696.45 × 565.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.66x = 1,523,683.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,683.00/1,797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.59

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