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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.75, 2,656.88 and 538.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.75, 2,656.88 and 538.86 is: 808.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.75 : 2,656.88 = 538.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.75/2,656.88 = 538.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.75x = 2,656.88 × 538.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.75x = 1,431,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,683.66/1,771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.06

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