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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.41, 2,670.91 and 547.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.41, 2,670.91 and 547.53 is: 821.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.41 : 2,670.91 = 547.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.41/2,670.91 = 547.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.41x = 2,670.91 × 547.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.41x = 1,462,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,391.97/1,780.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.38

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