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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.43, 2,661.53 and 541.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.43, 2,661.53 and 541.85 is: 812.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.43 : 2,661.53 = 541.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.43/2,661.53 = 541.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.43x = 2,661.53 × 541.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.43x = 1,442,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,157.30/1,774.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.74

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