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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.46, 2,660.76 and 541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.46, 2,660.76 and 541.15 is: 811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.46 : 2,660.76 = 541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.46/2,660.76 = 541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.46x = 2,660.76 × 541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.46x = 1,439,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,863.62/1,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.44

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