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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.78, 2,674.24 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.78, 2,674.24 and 550.08 is: 825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.78 : 2,674.24 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.78/2,674.24 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.78x = 2,674.24 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.78x = 1,471,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,045.94/1,782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.14

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