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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.53, 2,765.43 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.53, 2,765.43 and 545.06 is: 817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.53 : 2,765.43 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.53/2,765.43 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.53x = 2,765.43 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.53x = 1,507,311.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,311.45/1,843.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.62

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