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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.98, 1,737.66 and 542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.98, 1,737.66 and 542.84 is: 813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.98 : 1,737.66 = 542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.98/1,737.66 = 542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.98x = 1,737.66 × 542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.98x = 943,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,271.35/1,159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.18

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