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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.62, 1,737.10 and 541.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.62, 1,737.10 and 541.99 is: 812.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.62 : 1,737.10 = 541.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.62/1,737.10 = 541.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.62x = 1,737.10 × 541.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.62x = 941,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,487.40/1,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.59

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