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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.11, 2,671.62 and 548.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.11, 2,671.62 and 548.47 is: 822.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.11 : 2,671.62 = 548.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.11/2,671.62 = 548.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.11x = 2,671.62 × 548.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.11x = 1,465,303.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,303.42/1,781.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.69

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