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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.47, 2,657.16 and 538.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.47, 2,657.16 and 538.83 is: 808.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.47 : 2,657.16 = 538.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.47/2,657.16 = 538.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.47x = 2,657.16 × 538.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.47x = 1,431,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,757.52/1,771.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.23

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