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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.19, 2,665.94 and 544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.19, 2,665.94 and 544.73 is: 817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.19 : 2,665.94 = 544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.19/2,665.94 = 544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.19x = 2,665.94 × 544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.19x = 1,452,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,201.44/1,777.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.14

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