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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.88, 2,662.24 and 542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.88, 2,662.24 and 542.26 is: 813.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.88 : 2,662.24 = 542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.88/2,662.24 = 542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.88x = 2,662.24 × 542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.88x = 1,443,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,626.26/1,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.37

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