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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.26, 2,667.75 and 545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.26, 2,667.75 and 545.75 is: 818.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.26 : 2,667.75 = 545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.26/2,667.75 = 545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.26x = 2,667.75 × 545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.26x = 1,455,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,924.56/1,778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.74

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