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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.07, 2,795.10 and 564.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.07, 2,795.10 and 564.58 is: 847.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.07 : 2,795.10 = 564.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.07/2,795.10 = 564.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.07x = 2,795.10 × 564.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.07x = 1,578,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,057.56/1,863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.02

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