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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.48, 2,663.16 and 542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.48, 2,663.16 and 542.84 is: 814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.48 : 2,663.16 = 542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.48/2,663.16 = 542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.48x = 2,663.16 × 542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.48x = 1,445,669.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,669.77/1,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.24

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