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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.74, 2,766.06 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.74, 2,766.06 and 545.22 is: 817.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.74 : 2,766.06 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.74/2,766.06 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.74x = 2,766.06 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.74x = 1,508,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,111.23/1,843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.96

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