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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.47, 1,737.55 and 611.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.47, 1,737.55 and 611.47 is: 915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.47 : 1,737.55 = 611.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.47/1,737.55 = 611.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.47x = 1,737.55 × 611.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.47x = 1,062,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,459.70/1,160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.54

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