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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.86, 2,796.44 and 566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.86, 2,796.44 and 566.06 is: 848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.86 : 2,796.44 = 566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.86/2,796.44 = 566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.86x = 2,796.44 × 566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.86x = 1,582,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,952.83/1,864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.83

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