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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.22, 1,738.50 and 542.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.22, 1,738.50 and 542.31 is: 813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.22 : 1,738.50 = 542.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.22/1,738.50 = 542.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.22x = 1,738.50 × 542.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.22x = 942,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,805.94/1,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.31

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