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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.13, 1,732.93 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.13, 1,732.93 and 539.06 is: 808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.13 : 1,732.93 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.13/1,732.93 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.13x = 1,732.93 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.13x = 934,143.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,143.23/1,155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.69

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