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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.73, 2,768.13 and 546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.73, 2,768.13 and 546.90 is: 820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.73 : 2,768.13 = 546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.73/2,768.13 = 546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.73x = 2,768.13 × 546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.73x = 1,513,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,873.72/1,845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.20

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