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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.04, 2,797.62 and 566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.04, 2,797.62 and 566.50 is: 849.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.04 : 2,797.62 = 566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.04/2,797.62 = 566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.04x = 2,797.62 × 566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.04x = 1,584,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,848.90/1,865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.77

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