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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.94, 2,566.40 and 541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.94, 2,566.40 and 541.03 is: 811.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.94 : 2,566.40 = 541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.94/2,566.40 = 541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.94x = 2,566.40 × 541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.94x = 1,388,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,499.39/1,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.54

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