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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.70, 1,738.26 and 543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.70, 1,738.26 and 543.56 is: 814.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.70 : 1,738.26 = 543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.70/1,738.26 = 543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.70x = 1,738.26 × 543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.70x = 944,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,848.61/1,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.74

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