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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.40, 1,736.62 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.40, 1,736.62 and 541.28 is: 812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.40 : 1,736.62 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.40/1,736.62 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.40x = 1,736.62 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.40x = 940,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,000.66/1,157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.17

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