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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.39, 2,898.50 and 545.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.39, 2,898.50 and 545.81 is: 818.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.39 : 2,898.50 = 545.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.39/2,898.50 = 545.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.39x = 2,898.50 × 545.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.39x = 1,582,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,013.06/1,932.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.68

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