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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.79, 2,695.38 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.79, 2,695.38 and 564.52 is: 846.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.79 : 2,695.38 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.79/2,695.38 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.79x = 2,695.38 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.79x = 1,521,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,595.92/1,797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.37

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