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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.32, 1,738.26 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.32, 1,738.26 and 542.76 is: 813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.32 : 1,738.26 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.32/1,738.26 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.32x = 1,738.26 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.32x = 943,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,458.00/1,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.80

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