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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.48, 1,741.85 and 544.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.48, 1,741.85 and 544.61 is: 817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.48 : 1,741.85 = 544.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.48/1,741.85 = 544.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.48x = 1,741.85 × 544.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.48x = 948,628.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,628.93/1,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.45

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