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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.46, 2,796.96 and 566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.46, 2,796.96 and 566.04 is: 849.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.46 : 2,796.96 = 566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.46/2,796.96 = 566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.46x = 2,796.96 × 566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.46x = 1,583,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,191.24/1,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.14

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