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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.81, 2,766.98 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.81, 2,766.98 and 675.54 is: 1,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.81 : 2,766.98 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.81/2,766.98 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.81x = 2,766.98 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.81x = 1,869,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,207.36/1,845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.68

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