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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.52, 2,760.48 and 541.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.52, 2,760.48 and 541.69 is: 812.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.52 : 2,760.48 = 541.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.52/2,760.48 = 541.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.52x = 2,760.48 × 541.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.52x = 1,495,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,317.51/1,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.44

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