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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.32, 2,768.38 and 546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.32, 2,768.38 and 546.88 is: 820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.32 : 2,768.38 = 546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.32/2,768.38 = 546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.32x = 2,768.38 × 546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.32x = 1,513,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,971.65/1,845.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.44

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