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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.68, 2,767.02 and 818.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.68, 2,767.02 and 818.68 is: 1,228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.68 : 2,767.02 = 818.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.68/2,767.02 = 818.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.68x = 2,767.02 × 818.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.68x = 2,265,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,303.93/1,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.02

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