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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161, 1,740.16 and 612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161, 1,740.16 and 612.92 is: 918.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161 : 1,740.16 = 612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161/1,740.16 = 612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161x = 1,740.16 × 612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161x = 1,066,578.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,578.87/1,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.67

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