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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.51, 2,793.08 and 545.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.51, 2,793.08 and 545.93 is: 818.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.51 : 2,793.08 = 545.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.51/2,793.08 = 545.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.51x = 2,793.08 × 545.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.51x = 1,524,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,815.73/1,862.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.69

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