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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.50, 1,738.10 and 543.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.50, 1,738.10 and 543.50 is: 814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.50 : 1,738.10 = 543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.50/1,738.10 = 543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.50x = 1,738.10 × 543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.50x = 944,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,657.35/1,159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.71

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