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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.68, 1,737.98 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.68, 1,737.98 and 542.16 is: 813.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.68 : 1,737.98 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.68/1,737.98 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.68x = 1,737.98 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.68x = 942,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,263.24/1,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.22

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