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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.07, 1,735.36 and 541.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.07, 1,735.36 and 541.05 is: 810.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.07 : 1,735.36 = 541.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.07/1,735.36 = 541.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.07x = 1,735.36 × 541.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.07x = 938,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,917.20/1,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.76

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