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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.47, 2,795.64 and 547.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.47, 2,795.64 and 547.17 is: 820.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.47 : 2,795.64 = 547.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.47/2,795.64 = 547.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.47x = 2,795.64 × 547.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.47x = 1,529,680.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,680.61/1,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.88

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