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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.39, 1,740.62 and 544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.39, 1,740.62 and 544.39 is: 816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.39 : 1,740.62 = 544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.39/1,740.62 = 544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.39x = 1,740.62 × 544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.39x = 947,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,573.13/1,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.60

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