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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.05, 2,665.61 and 544.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.05, 2,665.61 and 544.47 is: 816.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.05 : 2,665.61 = 544.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.05/2,665.61 = 544.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.05x = 2,665.61 × 544.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.05x = 1,451,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,344.68/1,777.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.72

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