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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.29, 1,735.63 and 540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.29, 1,735.63 and 540.68 is: 810.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.29 : 1,735.63 = 540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.29/1,735.63 = 540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.29x = 1,735.63 × 540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.29x = 938,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,410.40/1,157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.87

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