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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.49, 2,767.63 and 612.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.49, 2,767.63 and 612.57 is: 918.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.49 : 2,767.63 = 612.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.49/2,767.63 = 612.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.49x = 2,767.63 × 612.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.49x = 1,695,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,367.11/1,845.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.65

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