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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.46, 2,668.05 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.46, 2,668.05 and 545.94 is: 819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.46 : 2,668.05 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.46/2,668.05 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.46x = 2,668.05 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.46x = 1,456,595.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,595.22/1,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.02

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