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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.04, 2,795.38 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.04, 2,795.38 and 564.62 is: 847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.04 : 2,795.38 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.04/2,795.38 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.04x = 2,795.38 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.04x = 1,578,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,327.46/1,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.18

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