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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.55, 1,740.49 and 543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.55, 1,740.49 and 543.93 is: 815.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.55 : 1,740.49 = 543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.55/1,740.49 = 543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.55x = 1,740.49 × 543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.55x = 946,704.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,704.73/1,160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.74

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