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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.33, 1,735.27 and 541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.33, 1,735.27 and 541.24 is: 811.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.33 : 1,735.27 = 541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.33/1,735.27 = 541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.33x = 1,735.27 × 541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.33x = 939,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,191.84/1,157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.51

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