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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.44, 1,735.02 and 540.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.44, 1,735.02 and 540.37 is: 810.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.44 : 1,735.02 = 540.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.44/1,735.02 = 540.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.44x = 1,735.02 × 540.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.44x = 937,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,554.93/1,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.03

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