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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.30, 1,735.86 and 540.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.30, 1,735.86 and 540.86 is: 811.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.30 : 1,735.86 = 540.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.30/1,735.86 = 540.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.30x = 1,735.86 × 540.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.30x = 938,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,857.24/1,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.25

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