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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.90, 2,671.37 and 548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.90, 2,671.37 and 548.32 is: 822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.90 : 2,671.37 = 548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.90/2,671.37 = 548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.90x = 2,671.37 × 548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.90x = 1,464,762.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,762.47/1,780.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.48

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