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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.79, 1,740.67 and 544.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.79, 1,740.67 and 544.00 is: 815.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.79 : 1,740.67 = 544.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.79/1,740.67 = 544.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.79x = 1,740.67 × 544.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.79x = 946,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,918.77/1,160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.75

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