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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.72, 2,543.58 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.72, 2,543.58 and 541.56 is: 812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.72 : 2,543.58 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.72/2,543.58 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.72x = 2,543.58 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.72x = 1,377,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,501.18/1,695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.34

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