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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.85, 1,738.19 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.85, 1,738.19 and 534.36 is: 800.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.85 : 1,738.19 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.85/1,738.19 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.85x = 1,738.19 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.85x = 928,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,827.06/1,159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.81

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