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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.50, 1,738.04 and 542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.50, 1,738.04 and 542.69 is: 813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.50 : 1,738.04 = 542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.50/1,738.04 = 542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.50x = 1,738.04 × 542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.50x = 943,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,216.93/1,159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.47

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