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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.73, 2,662.32 and 541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.73, 2,662.32 and 541.92 is: 812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.73 : 2,662.32 = 541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.73/2,662.32 = 541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.73x = 2,662.32 × 541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.73x = 1,442,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,764.45/1,774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.95

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