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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.80, 2,792.64 and 563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.80, 2,792.64 and 563.28 is: 844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.80 : 2,792.64 = 563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.80/2,792.64 = 563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.80x = 2,792.64 × 563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.80x = 1,573,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,038.26/1,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.90

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