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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.26, 2,668.77 and 546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.26, 2,668.77 and 546.71 is: 820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.26 : 2,668.77 = 546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.26/2,668.77 = 546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.26x = 2,668.77 × 546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.26x = 1,459,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,029.90/1,779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.02

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