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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.55, 2,768.78 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.55, 2,768.78 and 547.02 is: 820.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.55 : 2,768.78 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.55/2,768.78 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.55x = 2,768.78 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.55x = 1,514,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,579.40/1,845.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.67

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