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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.40, 2,761.76 and 542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.40, 2,761.76 and 542.56 is: 813.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.40 : 2,761.76 = 542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.40/2,761.76 = 542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.40x = 2,761.76 × 542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.40x = 1,498,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,420.51/1,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.74

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