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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.84, 2,761.23 and 454.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.84, 2,761.23 and 454.15 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.84 : 2,761.23 = 454.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.84/2,761.23 = 454.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.84x = 2,761.23 × 454.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.84x = 1,254,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,012.60/1,840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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