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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.85, 2,795.77 and 565.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.85, 2,795.77 and 565.32 is: 847.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.85 : 2,795.77 = 565.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.85/2,795.77 = 565.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.85x = 2,795.77 × 565.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.85x = 1,580,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,499.12/1,863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.98

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