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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.18, 2,661.63 and 541.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.18, 2,661.63 and 541.66 is: 812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.18 : 2,661.63 = 541.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.18/2,661.63 = 541.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.18x = 2,661.63 × 541.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.18x = 1,441,698.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,698.51/1,774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.60

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