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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.44, 2,666.57 and 545.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.44, 2,666.57 and 545.03 is: 817.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.44 : 2,666.57 = 545.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.44/2,666.57 = 545.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.44x = 2,666.57 × 545.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.44x = 1,453,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,360.65/1,777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.67

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