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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.43, 2,769.68 and 530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.43, 2,769.68 and 530.30 is: 795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.43 : 2,769.68 = 530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.43/2,769.68 = 530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.43x = 2,769.68 × 530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.43x = 1,468,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,750.99/1,846.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.46

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