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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.73, 2,719.22 and 563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.73, 2,719.22 and 563.16 is: 844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.73 : 2,719.22 = 563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.73/2,719.22 = 563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.73x = 2,719.22 × 563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.73x = 1,531,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,347.15/1,812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.78

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