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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.96, 2,657.05 and 539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.96, 2,657.05 and 539.08 is: 808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.96 : 2,657.05 = 539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.96/2,657.05 = 539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.96x = 2,657.05 × 539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.96x = 1,432,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,362.51/1,771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.35

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