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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.46, 2,663.18 and 542.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.46, 2,663.18 and 542.87 is: 814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.46 : 2,663.18 = 542.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.46/2,663.18 = 542.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.46x = 2,663.18 × 542.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.46x = 1,445,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,760.53/1,775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.30

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