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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.04, 2,668.82 and 546.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.04, 2,668.82 and 546.27 is: 819.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.04 : 2,668.82 = 546.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.04/2,668.82 = 546.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.04x = 2,668.82 × 546.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.04x = 1,457,896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,896.30/1,779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.48

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