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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.74, 2,696.76 and 565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.74, 2,696.76 and 565.34 is: 848.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.74 : 2,696.76 = 565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.74/2,696.76 = 565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.74x = 2,696.76 × 565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.74x = 1,524,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,586.30/1,797.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.06

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