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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.64, 2,794.77 and 547.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.64, 2,794.77 and 547.03 is: 820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.64 : 2,794.77 = 547.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.64/2,794.77 = 547.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.64x = 2,794.77 × 547.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.64x = 1,528,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,826.53/1,863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.34

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