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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.42, 2,767.77 and 546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.42, 2,767.77 and 546.60 is: 819.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.42 : 2,767.77 = 546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.42/2,767.77 = 546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.42x = 2,767.77 × 546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.42x = 1,512,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,863.08/1,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.79

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