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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.03, 2,665.62 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.03, 2,665.62 and 544.44 is: 816.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.03 : 2,665.62 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.03/2,665.62 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.03x = 2,665.62 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.03x = 1,451,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,270.15/1,777.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.68

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