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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.12, 1,737.42 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.12, 1,737.42 and 542.44 is: 813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.12 : 1,737.42 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.12/1,737.42 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.12x = 1,737.42 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.12x = 942,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,446.10/1,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.07

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