Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,777, 2,665.50 and 561
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,777, 2,665.50 and 561 is: 841.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,777 : 2,665.50 = 561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,777/2,665.50 = 561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,777x = 2,665.50 × 561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,777x = 1,495,345.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,495,345.50/1,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841.50
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