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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.62, 2,662.19 and 541.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.62, 2,662.19 and 541.87 is: 812.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.62 : 2,662.19 = 541.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.62/2,662.19 = 541.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.62x = 2,662.19 × 541.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.62x = 1,442,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,560.03/1,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.88

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