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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.95, 1,738.19 and 542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.95, 1,738.19 and 542.49 is: 813.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.95 : 1,738.19 = 542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.95/1,738.19 = 542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.95x = 1,738.19 × 542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.95x = 942,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,952.05/1,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.62

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