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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.29, 2,657.04 and 538.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.29, 2,657.04 and 538.79 is: 808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.29 : 2,657.04 = 538.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.29/2,657.04 = 538.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.29x = 2,657.04 × 538.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.29x = 1,431,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,590.26/1,771.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.22

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