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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.72, 2,769.80 and 805.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.72, 2,769.80 and 805.40 is: 1,208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.72 : 2,769.80 = 805.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.72/2,769.80 = 805.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.72x = 2,769.80 × 805.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.72x = 2,230,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,796.92/1,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.63

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