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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.94, 2,770.81 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.94, 2,770.81 and 530.69 is: 796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.94 : 2,770.81 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.94/2,770.81 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.94x = 2,770.81 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.94x = 1,470,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,441.16/1,846.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.15

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