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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.50, 2,766.75 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.50, 2,766.75 and 545.94 is: 818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.50 : 2,766.75 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.50/2,766.75 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.50x = 2,766.75 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.50x = 1,510,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,479.50/1,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.91

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