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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.93, 1,738.53 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.93, 1,738.53 and 542.52 is: 813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.93 : 1,738.53 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.93/1,738.53 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.93x = 1,738.53 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.93x = 943,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,187.30/1,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.84

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