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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.06, 2,795.16 and 564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.06, 2,795.16 and 564.66 is: 847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.06 : 2,795.16 = 564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.06/2,795.16 = 564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.06x = 2,795.16 × 564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.06x = 1,578,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,315.05/1,863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.16

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