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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.18, 2,794.83 and 564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.18, 2,794.83 and 564.66 is: 847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.18 : 2,794.83 = 564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.18/2,794.83 = 564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.18x = 2,794.83 × 564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.18x = 1,578,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,128.71/1,863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.01

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