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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.36, 2,767.68 and 676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.36, 2,767.68 and 676.08 is: 1,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.36 : 2,767.68 = 676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.36/2,767.68 = 676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.36x = 2,767.68 × 676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.36x = 1,871,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,173.09/1,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.99

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