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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.69, 2,768.99 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.69, 2,768.99 and 547.16 is: 820.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.69 : 2,768.99 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.69/2,768.99 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.69x = 2,768.99 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.69x = 1,515,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,077.83/1,845.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.87

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