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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.99, 2,672.74 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.99, 2,672.74 and 549.44 is: 824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.99 : 2,672.74 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.99/2,672.74 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.99x = 2,672.74 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.99x = 1,468,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,510.27/1,781.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.08

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