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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.56, 2,794.70 and 564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.56, 2,794.70 and 564.68 is: 846.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.56 : 2,794.70 = 564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.56/2,794.70 = 564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.56x = 2,794.70 × 564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.56x = 1,578,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,111.20/1,863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.83

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