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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.83, 2,667.53 and 545.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.83, 2,667.53 and 545.81 is: 818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.83 : 2,667.53 = 545.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.83/2,667.53 = 545.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.83x = 2,667.53 × 545.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.83x = 1,455,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,952.58/1,778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.49

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