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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.13, 2,671.68 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.13, 2,671.68 and 548.52 is: 822.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.13 : 2,671.68 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.13/2,671.68 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.13x = 2,671.68 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.13x = 1,465,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,469.91/1,781.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.78

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