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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.26, 2,767.80 and 612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.26, 2,767.80 and 612.62 is: 918.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.26 : 2,767.80 = 612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.26/2,767.80 = 612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.26x = 2,767.80 × 612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.26x = 1,695,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,609.64/1,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.90

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