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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.18, 2,590.92 and 541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.18, 2,590.92 and 541.14 is: 811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.18 : 2,590.92 = 541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.18/2,590.92 = 541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.18x = 2,590.92 × 541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.18x = 1,402,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,050.45/1,727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.76

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