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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.56, 2,795.28 and 564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.56, 2,795.28 and 564.92 is: 847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.56 : 2,795.28 = 564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.56/2,795.28 = 564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.56x = 2,795.28 × 564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.56x = 1,579,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,109.58/1,863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.36

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