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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.11, 1,739.46 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.11, 1,739.46 and 544 is: 815.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.11 : 1,739.46 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.11/1,739.46 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.11x = 1,739.46 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.11x = 946,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,266.24/1,160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.67

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