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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.30, 2,796.08 and 565.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.30, 2,796.08 and 565.46 is: 848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.30 : 2,796.08 = 565.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.30/2,796.08 = 565.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.30x = 2,796.08 × 565.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.30x = 1,581,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,071.40/1,864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.08

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