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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.05, 2,767.74 and 612.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.05, 2,767.74 and 612.47 is: 918.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.05 : 2,767.74 = 612.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.05/2,767.74 = 612.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.05x = 2,767.74 × 612.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.05x = 1,695,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,156.19/1,845.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.76

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