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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.15, 2,661.05 and 541.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.15, 2,661.05 and 541.57 is: 812.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.15 : 2,661.05 = 541.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.15/2,661.05 = 541.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.15x = 2,661.05 × 541.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.15x = 1,441,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,144.85/1,774.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.30

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