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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.97, 2,797.61 and 566.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.97, 2,797.61 and 566.45 is: 849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.97 : 2,797.61 = 566.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.97/2,797.61 = 566.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.97x = 2,797.61 × 566.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.97x = 1,584,689.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,689.36/1,864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.72

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