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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.86, 2,666.79 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.86, 2,666.79 and 545.28 is: 817.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.86 : 2,666.79 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.86/2,666.79 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.86x = 2,666.79 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.86x = 1,454,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,147.25/1,777.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.92

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