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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.38, 2,660.52 and 541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.38, 2,660.52 and 541.42 is: 811.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.38 : 2,660.52 = 541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.38/2,660.52 = 541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.38x = 2,660.52 × 541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.38x = 1,440,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,458.74/1,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.81

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