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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.59, 1,732.50 and 538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.59, 1,732.50 and 538.14 is: 807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.59 : 1,732.50 = 538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.59/1,732.50 = 538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.59x = 1,732.50 × 538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.59x = 932,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,327.55/1,154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.50

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