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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.67, 2,721.02 and 564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.67, 2,721.02 and 564.92 is: 847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.67 : 2,721.02 = 564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.67/2,721.02 = 564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.67x = 2,721.02 × 564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.67x = 1,537,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,142.19/1,814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.06

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