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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.84, 2,697.14 and 565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.84, 2,697.14 and 565.22 is: 847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.84 : 2,697.14 = 565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.84/2,697.14 = 565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.84x = 2,697.14 × 565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.84x = 1,524,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,477.47/1,797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.95

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