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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.11, 2,670.12 and 547.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.11, 2,670.12 and 547.47 is: 821.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.11 : 2,670.12 = 547.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.11/2,670.12 = 547.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.11x = 2,670.12 × 547.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.11x = 1,461,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,810.60/1,780.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.19

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