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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.76, 2,668.56 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.76, 2,668.56 and 546.12 is: 819.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.76 : 2,668.56 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.76/2,668.56 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.76x = 2,668.56 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.76x = 1,457,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,353.99/1,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.31

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