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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.78, 1,737.44 and 541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.78, 1,737.44 and 541.53 is: 812.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.78 : 1,737.44 = 541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.78/1,737.44 = 541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.78x = 1,737.44 × 541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.78x = 940,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,873.18/1,157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.65

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