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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.43, 1,732.29 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.43, 1,732.29 and 539.28 is: 807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.43 : 1,732.29 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.43/1,732.29 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.43x = 1,732.29 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.43x = 934,189.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,189.35/1,156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.83

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