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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.54, 2,660.73 and 541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.54, 2,660.73 and 541.53 is: 812.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.54 : 2,660.73 = 541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.54/2,660.73 = 541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.54x = 2,660.73 × 541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.54x = 1,440,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,865.12/1,773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.42

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