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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.94, 2,670.42 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,779.94, 2,670.42 and 547.52 is: 821.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,779.94 : 2,670.42 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,779.94/2,670.42 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,779.94x = 2,670.42 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,779.94x = 1,462,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,112.76/1,779.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.44

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