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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.53, 1,738.47 and 542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.53, 1,738.47 and 542.90 is: 813.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.53 : 1,738.47 = 542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.53/1,738.47 = 542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.53x = 1,738.47 × 542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.53x = 943,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,804.63/1,159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.96

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