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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.50, 2,768.25 and 546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.50, 2,768.25 and 546.94 is: 820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.50 : 2,768.25 = 546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.50/2,768.25 = 546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.50x = 2,768.25 × 546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.50x = 1,514,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,066.66/1,845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.41

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