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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.88, 2,658.52 and 540.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.88, 2,658.52 and 540.44 is: 810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.88 : 2,658.52 = 540.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.88/2,658.52 = 540.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.88x = 2,658.52 × 540.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.88x = 1,436,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,770.55/1,772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.42

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