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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.20, 2,661.87 and 541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.20, 2,661.87 and 541.84 is: 812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.20 : 2,661.87 = 541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.20/2,661.87 = 541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.20x = 2,661.87 × 541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.20x = 1,442,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,307.64/1,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.93

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