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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.79, 2,758.19 and 541.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.79, 2,758.19 and 541.17 is: 811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.79 : 2,758.19 = 541.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.79/2,758.19 = 541.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.79x = 2,758.19 × 541.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.79x = 1,492,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,646.98/1,838.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.76

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