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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.50, 2,657.15 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.50, 2,657.15 and 538.92 is: 808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.50 : 2,657.15 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.50/2,657.15 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.50x = 2,657.15 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.50x = 1,431,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,988.58/1,771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.35

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