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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161, 1,740.69 and 544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161, 1,740.69 and 544.59 is: 816.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161 : 1,740.69 = 544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161/1,740.69 = 544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161x = 1,740.69 × 544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161x = 947,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,962.37/1,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.51

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