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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.43, 2,763.67 and 919.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.43, 2,763.67 and 919.76 is: 1,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.43 : 2,763.67 = 919.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.43/2,763.67 = 919.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.43x = 2,763.67 × 919.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.43x = 2,541,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,898.73/1,845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.40

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