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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.03, 2,768.09 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.03, 2,768.09 and 546.54 is: 819.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.03 : 2,768.09 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.03/2,768.09 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.03x = 2,768.09 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.03x = 1,512,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,858.07/1,845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.96

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