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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.12, 2,926.20 and 564.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.12, 2,926.20 and 564.46 is: 846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.12 : 2,926.20 = 564.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.12/2,926.20 = 564.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.12x = 2,926.20 × 564.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.12x = 1,651,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,722.85/1,951.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.55

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