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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.37, 2,658.68 and 539.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.37, 2,658.68 and 539.78 is: 809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.37 : 2,658.68 = 539.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.37/2,658.68 = 539.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.37x = 2,658.68 × 539.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.37x = 1,435,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,090.35/1,772.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.70

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