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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.36, 2,794.86 and 564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.36, 2,794.86 and 564.84 is: 847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.36 : 2,794.86 = 564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.36/2,794.86 = 564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.36x = 2,794.86 × 564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.36x = 1,578,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,648.72/1,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.21

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