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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.60, 1,735.32 and 540.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.60, 1,735.32 and 540.64 is: 811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.60 : 1,735.32 = 540.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.60/1,735.32 = 540.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.60x = 1,735.32 × 540.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.60x = 938,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,183.40/1,156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.16

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