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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.39, 2,667.18 and 545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.39, 2,667.18 and 545.12 is: 817.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.39 : 2,667.18 = 545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.39/2,667.18 = 545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.39x = 2,667.18 × 545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.39x = 1,453,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,933.16/1,778.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.56

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