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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.08, 1,734.36 and 540.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.08, 1,734.36 and 540.48 is: 810.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.08 : 1,734.36 = 540.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.08/1,734.36 = 540.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.08x = 1,734.36 × 540.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.08x = 937,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,386.89/1,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.83

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