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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.58, 2,657.78 and 539.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.58, 2,657.78 and 539.17 is: 808.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.58 : 2,657.78 = 539.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.58/2,657.78 = 539.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.58x = 2,657.78 × 539.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.58x = 1,432,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,985.90/1,771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.87

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