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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.47, 2,669.21 and 546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.47, 2,669.21 and 546.86 is: 820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.47 : 2,669.21 = 546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.47/2,669.21 = 546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.47x = 2,669.21 × 546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.47x = 1,459,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,668.10/1,779.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.28

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