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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.83, 2,671.65 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.83, 2,671.65 and 548.28 is: 822.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.83 : 2,671.65 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.83/2,671.65 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.83x = 2,671.65 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.83x = 1,464,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,812.26/1,780.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.54

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