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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.68, 2,657.90 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.68, 2,657.90 and 539.16 is: 808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.68 : 2,657.90 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.68/2,657.90 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.68x = 2,657.90 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.68x = 1,433,033.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,033.36/1,771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.86

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