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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.10, 1,741.74 and 544.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.10, 1,741.74 and 544.78 is: 817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.10 : 1,741.74 = 544.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.10/1,741.74 = 544.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.10x = 1,741.74 × 544.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.10x = 948,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,865.12/1,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.21

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