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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.70, 2,768.88 and 547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.70, 2,768.88 and 547.13 is: 820.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.70 : 2,768.88 = 547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.70/2,768.88 = 547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.70x = 2,768.88 × 547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.70x = 1,514,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,937.31/1,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.79

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