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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.99, 2,766.44 and 545.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.99, 2,766.44 and 545.47 is: 818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.99 : 2,766.44 = 545.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.99/2,766.44 = 545.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.99x = 2,766.44 × 545.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.99x = 1,509,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,007.30/1,843.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.34

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