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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.78, 2,685.54 and 541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.78, 2,685.54 and 541.02 is: 811.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.78 : 2,685.54 = 541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.78/2,685.54 = 541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.78x = 2,685.54 × 541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.78x = 1,452,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,930.85/1,790.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.34

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