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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777.94, 2,667.32 and 545.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,777.94, 2,667.32 and 545.53 is: 818.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,777.94 : 2,667.32 = 545.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,777.94/2,667.32 = 545.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,777.94x = 2,667.32 × 545.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,777.94x = 1,455,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,103.08/1,777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.42

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