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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.20, 2,669.18 and 546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.20, 2,669.18 and 546.70 is: 820.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.20 : 2,669.18 = 546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.20/2,669.18 = 546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.20x = 2,669.18 × 546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.20x = 1,459,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,240.71/1,779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.17

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