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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.52, 2,661.80 and 541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.52, 2,661.80 and 541.92 is: 812.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.52 : 2,661.80 = 541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.52/2,661.80 = 541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.52x = 2,661.80 × 541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.52x = 1,442,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,482.66/1,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.89

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