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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.49, 2,663.64 and 543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.49, 2,663.64 and 543 is: 814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.49 : 2,663.64 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.49/2,663.64 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.49x = 2,663.64 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.49x = 1,446,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,356.52/1,775.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.62

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