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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.41, 2,795.12 and 564.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.41, 2,795.12 and 564.89 is: 847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.41 : 2,795.12 = 564.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.41/2,795.12 = 564.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.41x = 2,795.12 × 564.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.41x = 1,578,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,935.34/1,863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.34

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