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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.01, 1,736.61 and 541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.01, 1,736.61 and 541.60 is: 812.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.01 : 1,736.61 = 541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.01/1,736.61 = 541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.01x = 1,736.61 × 541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.01x = 940,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,547.98/1,158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.21

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