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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.27, 2,670.45 and 547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.27, 2,670.45 and 547.72 is: 821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.27 : 2,670.45 = 547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.27/2,670.45 = 547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.27x = 2,670.45 × 547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.27x = 1,462,658.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,658.87/1,780.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.59

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