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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.88, 2,671.73 and 548.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.88, 2,671.73 and 548.41 is: 822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.88 : 2,671.73 = 548.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.88/2,671.73 = 548.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.88x = 2,671.73 × 548.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.88x = 1,465,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,203.45/1,780.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.74

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