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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,780.97, 2,671.46 and 548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,780.97, 2,671.46 and 548.39 is: 822.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,780.97 : 2,671.46 = 548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,780.97/2,671.46 = 548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,780.97x = 2,671.46 × 548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,780.97x = 1,464,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,996.00/1,780.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.58

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