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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.76, 2,660.28 and 541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.76, 2,660.28 and 541.24 is: 811.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.76 : 2,660.28 = 541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.76/2,660.28 = 541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.76x = 2,660.28 × 541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.76x = 1,439,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,849.95/1,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.75

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