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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.32, 1,734.62 and 540.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.32, 1,734.62 and 540.05 is: 810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.32 : 1,734.62 = 540.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.32/1,734.62 = 540.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.32x = 1,734.62 × 540.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.32x = 936,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,770.16/1,156.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.13

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