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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.58, 1,737.62 and 542.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.58, 1,737.62 and 542.55 is: 813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.58 : 1,737.62 = 542.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.58/1,737.62 = 542.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.58x = 1,737.62 × 542.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.58x = 942,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,743.02/1,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.01

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