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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.60, 2,662.02 and 542.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.60, 2,662.02 and 542.11 is: 813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.60 : 2,662.02 = 542.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.60/2,662.02 = 542.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.60x = 2,662.02 × 542.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.60x = 1,443,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,107.66/1,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.20

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