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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.54, 2,766.81 and 545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.54, 2,766.81 and 545.91 is: 818.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.54 : 2,766.81 = 545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.54/2,766.81 = 545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.54x = 2,766.81 × 545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.54x = 1,510,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,429.25/1,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.87

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