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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.41, 1,736.08 and 540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.41, 1,736.08 and 540.78 is: 811.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.41 : 1,736.08 = 540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.41/1,736.08 = 540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.41x = 1,736.08 × 540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.41x = 938,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,837.34/1,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.15

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