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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.52, 1,735.17 and 540.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.52, 1,735.17 and 540.90 is: 810.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.52 : 1,735.17 = 540.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.52/1,735.17 = 540.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.52x = 1,735.17 × 540.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.52x = 938,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,553.45/1,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.83

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