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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.42, 2,797.82 and 549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.42, 2,797.82 and 549.02 is: 823.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.42 : 2,797.82 = 549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.42/2,797.82 = 549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.42x = 2,797.82 × 549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.42x = 1,536,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,042.40/1,865.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.43

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