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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.24, 2,795.82 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.24, 2,795.82 and 566.08 is: 848.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.24 : 2,795.82 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.24/2,795.82 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.24x = 2,795.82 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.24x = 1,582,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,657.79/1,864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.96

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