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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.83, 1,741.25 and 544.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.83, 1,741.25 and 544.83 is: 817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.83 : 1,741.25 = 544.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.83/1,741.25 = 544.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.83x = 1,741.25 × 544.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.83x = 948,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,685.24/1,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.25

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