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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.84, 2,670.99 and 548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.84, 2,670.99 and 548.02 is: 821.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.84 : 2,670.99 = 548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.84/2,670.99 = 548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.84x = 2,670.99 × 548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.84x = 1,463,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,755.94/1,780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.95

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