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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.84, 2,696.96 and 565.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.84, 2,696.96 and 565.42 is: 848.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.84 : 2,696.96 = 565.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.84/2,696.96 = 565.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.84x = 2,696.96 × 565.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.84x = 1,524,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,915.12/1,797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.19

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