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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.70, 2,668.47 and 546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.70, 2,668.47 and 546.03 is: 819.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.70 : 2,668.47 = 546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.70/2,668.47 = 546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.70x = 2,668.47 × 546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.70x = 1,457,064.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,064.67/1,778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.17

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