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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.10, 2,792.76 and 563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.10, 2,792.76 and 563.46 is: 845.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.10 : 2,792.76 = 563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.10/2,792.76 = 563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.10x = 2,792.76 × 563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.10x = 1,573,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,608.55/1,862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.07

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