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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.46, 2,759.28 and 541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.46, 2,759.28 and 541.04 is: 811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.46 : 2,759.28 = 541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.46/2,759.28 = 541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.46x = 2,759.28 × 541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.46x = 1,492,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,880.85/1,839.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.59

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