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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.91, 1,738.26 and 543.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.91, 1,738.26 and 543.71 is: 815.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.91 : 1,738.26 = 543.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.91/1,738.26 = 543.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.91x = 1,738.26 × 543.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.91x = 945,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,113.69/1,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.52

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