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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.27, 2,667.28 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.27, 2,667.28 and 545.58 is: 818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.27 : 2,667.28 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.27/2,667.28 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.27x = 2,667.28 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.27x = 1,455,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,214.62/1,778.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.33

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