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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.59, 2,659.17 and 539.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.59, 2,659.17 and 539.71 is: 809.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.59 : 2,659.17 = 539.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.59/2,659.17 = 539.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.59x = 2,659.17 × 539.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.59x = 1,435,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,180.64/1,772.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.65

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