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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.84, 2,795.78 and 565.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.84, 2,795.78 and 565.31 is: 847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.84 : 2,795.78 = 565.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.84/2,795.78 = 565.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.84x = 2,795.78 × 565.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.84x = 1,580,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,490.79/1,863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.97

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