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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.22, 2,794.90 and 546.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.22, 2,794.90 and 546.73 is: 820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.22 : 2,794.90 = 546.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.22/2,794.90 = 546.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.22x = 2,794.90 × 546.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.22x = 1,528,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,055.68/1,863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.12

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