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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.32, 2,796.72 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.32, 2,796.72 and 565.68 is: 848.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.32 : 2,796.72 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.32/2,796.72 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.32x = 2,796.72 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.32x = 1,582,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,048.57/1,864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.59

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