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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.66, 2,795.50 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.66, 2,795.50 and 565.14 is: 847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.66 : 2,795.50 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.66/2,795.50 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.66x = 2,795.50 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.66x = 1,579,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,846.04/1,863.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.71

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