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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.38, 2,795.31 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.38, 2,795.31 and 564.62 is: 847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.38 : 2,795.31 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.38/2,795.31 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.38x = 2,795.31 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.38x = 1,578,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,287.93/1,863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.00

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