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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.25, 2,661.36 and 541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.25, 2,661.36 and 541.54 is: 812.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.25 : 2,661.36 = 541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.25/2,661.36 = 541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.25x = 2,661.36 × 541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.25x = 1,441,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,232.89/1,774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.31

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