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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.15, 2,767.29 and 528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.15, 2,767.29 and 528.86 is: 793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.15 : 2,767.29 = 528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.15/2,767.29 = 528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.15x = 2,767.29 × 528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.15x = 1,463,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,495.15/1,845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.16

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