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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.65, 1,738.65 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.65, 1,738.65 and 543.02 is: 814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.65 : 1,738.65 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.65/1,738.65 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.65x = 1,738.65 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.65x = 944,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,123.08/1,159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.14

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