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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.83, 2,794.14 and 564.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.83, 2,794.14 and 564.25 is: 846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.83 : 2,794.14 = 564.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.83/2,794.14 = 564.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.83x = 2,794.14 × 564.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.83x = 1,576,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,593.50/1,862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.34

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