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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.11, 2,764.68 and 544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.11, 2,764.68 and 544.60 is: 816.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.11 : 2,764.68 = 544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.11/2,764.68 = 544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.11x = 2,764.68 × 544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.11x = 1,505,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,644.73/1,843.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.91

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