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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.31, 2,762.42 and 542.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.31, 2,762.42 and 542.79 is: 814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.31 : 2,762.42 = 542.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.31/2,762.42 = 542.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.31x = 2,762.42 × 542.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.31x = 1,499,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,413.95/1,841.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.32

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