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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.54, 1,740.29 and 543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.54, 1,740.29 and 543.75 is: 815.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.54 : 1,740.29 = 543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.54/1,740.29 = 543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.54x = 1,740.29 × 543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.54x = 946,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,273.99/1,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.38

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