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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.54, 2,795.45 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.54, 2,795.45 and 565.92 is: 848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.54 : 2,795.45 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.54/2,795.45 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.54x = 2,795.45 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.54x = 1,581,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,998.23/1,863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.92

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