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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.62, 2,791.77 and 545.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.62, 2,791.77 and 545.01 is: 817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.62 : 2,791.77 = 545.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.62/2,791.77 = 545.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.62x = 2,791.77 × 545.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.62x = 1,521,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,542.57/1,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.32

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