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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.29, 2,795.38 and 564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.29, 2,795.38 and 564.75 is: 847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.29 : 2,795.38 = 564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.29/2,795.38 = 564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.29x = 2,795.38 × 564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.29x = 1,578,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,689.44/1,863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.26

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