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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.62, 2,727.81 and 845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.62, 2,727.81 and 845.19 is: 1,267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.62 : 2,727.81 = 845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.62/2,727.81 = 845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.62x = 2,727.81 × 845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.62x = 2,305,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,517.73/1,819.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.03

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