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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.27, 2,793.86 and 563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.27, 2,793.86 and 563.70 is: 845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.27 : 2,793.86 = 563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.27/2,793.86 = 563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.27x = 2,793.86 × 563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.27x = 1,574,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,896.06/1,862.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.69

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