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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.33, 2,668.22 and 546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.33, 2,668.22 and 546.06 is: 818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.33 : 2,668.22 = 546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.33/2,668.22 = 546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.33x = 2,668.22 × 546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.33x = 1,457,008.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,008.21/1,779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.85

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