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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.14, 1,739.14 and 543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.14, 1,739.14 and 543.04 is: 814.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.14 : 1,739.14 = 543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.14/1,739.14 = 543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.14x = 1,739.14 × 543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.14x = 944,422.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,422.59/1,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.76

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