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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.94, 2,795.01 and 565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.94, 2,795.01 and 565.06 is: 847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.94 : 2,795.01 = 565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.94/2,795.01 = 565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.94x = 2,795.01 × 565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.94x = 1,579,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,348.35/1,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.32

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