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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.70, 2,767.77 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.70, 2,767.77 and 546.54 is: 820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.70 : 2,767.77 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.70/2,767.77 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.70x = 2,767.77 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.70x = 1,512,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,697.02/1,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.02

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