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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.13, 2,668.68 and 546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.13, 2,668.68 and 546.52 is: 819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.13 : 2,668.68 = 546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.13/2,668.68 = 546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.13x = 2,668.68 × 546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.13x = 1,458,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,486.99/1,779.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.78

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