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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.77, 2,051.63 and 546.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.77, 2,051.63 and 546.83 is: 819.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.77 : 2,051.63 = 546.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.77/2,051.63 = 546.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.77x = 2,051.63 × 546.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.77x = 1,121,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,879.84/1,368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.63

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