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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.92, 2,795.19 and 547.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.92, 2,795.19 and 547.31 is: 820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.92 : 2,795.19 = 547.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.92/2,795.19 = 547.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.92x = 2,795.19 × 547.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.92x = 1,529,843.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,843.45/1,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.77

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