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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.64, 2,768.82 and 980.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.64, 2,768.82 and 980.92 is: 1,471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.64 : 2,768.82 = 980.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.64/2,768.82 = 980.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.64x = 2,768.82 × 980.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.64x = 2,715,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,990.91/1,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.57

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