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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.76, 2,794.54 and 564.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.76, 2,794.54 and 564.33 is: 846.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.76 : 2,794.54 = 564.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.76/2,794.54 = 564.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.76x = 2,794.54 × 564.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.76x = 1,577,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,042.76/1,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.62

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