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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.64, 2,768.46 and 477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.64, 2,768.46 and 477.64 is: 716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.64 : 2,768.46 = 477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.64/2,768.46 = 477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.64x = 2,768.46 × 477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.64x = 1,322,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,327.23/1,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.46

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