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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.13, 2,760.64 and 541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.13, 2,760.64 and 541.60 is: 812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.13 : 2,760.64 = 541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.13/2,760.64 = 541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.13x = 2,760.64 × 541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.13x = 1,495,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,162.62/1,840.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.53

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