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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.70, 1,735.26 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.70, 1,735.26 and 541.56 is: 811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.70 : 1,735.26 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.70/1,735.26 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.70x = 1,735.26 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.70x = 939,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,747.41/1,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.74

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