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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.78, 2,795.96 and 564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.78, 2,795.96 and 564.94 is: 847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.78 : 2,795.96 = 564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.78/2,795.96 = 564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.78x = 2,795.96 × 564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.78x = 1,579,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,549.64/1,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.50

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