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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.89, 2,660.72 and 541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.89, 2,660.72 and 541.19 is: 811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.89 : 2,660.72 = 541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.89/2,660.72 = 541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.89x = 2,660.72 × 541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.89x = 1,439,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,963.06/1,773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.76

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