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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.41, 2,796.68 and 565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.41, 2,796.68 and 565.84 is: 848.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.41 : 2,796.68 = 565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.41/2,796.68 = 565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.41x = 2,796.68 × 565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.41x = 1,582,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,473.41/1,864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.78

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