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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.76, 2,668.62 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.76, 2,668.62 and 546.84 is: 819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.76 : 2,668.62 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.76/2,668.62 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.76x = 2,668.62 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.76x = 1,459,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,308.16/1,779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.95

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