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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.08, 1,736.81 and 541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.08, 1,736.81 and 541.19 is: 811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.08 : 1,736.81 = 541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.08/1,736.81 = 541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.08x = 1,736.81 × 541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.08x = 939,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,936.87/1,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.63

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