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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.72, 2,671.24 and 548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.72, 2,671.24 and 548.14 is: 822.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.72 : 2,671.24 = 548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.72/2,671.24 = 548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.72x = 2,671.24 × 548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.72x = 1,464,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,213.49/1,780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.26

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