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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.25, 2,796.50 and 565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.25, 2,796.50 and 565.82 is: 848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.25 : 2,796.50 = 565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.25/2,796.50 = 565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.25x = 2,796.50 × 565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.25x = 1,582,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,303.06/1,864.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.76

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