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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.96, 2,658.55 and 540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.96, 2,658.55 and 540.08 is: 809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.96 : 2,658.55 = 540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.96/2,658.55 = 540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.96x = 2,658.55 × 540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.96x = 1,435,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,829.68/1,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.85

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