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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.23, 2,767.85 and 546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.23, 2,767.85 and 546.80 is: 820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.23 : 2,767.85 = 546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.23/2,767.85 = 546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.23x = 2,767.85 × 546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.23x = 1,513,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,459.89/1,845.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.20

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