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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.90, 2,661.24 and 541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.90, 2,661.24 and 541.90 is: 812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.90 : 2,661.24 = 541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.90/2,661.24 = 541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.90x = 2,661.24 × 541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.90x = 1,442,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,125.96/1,774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.51

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