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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.11, 1,742.27 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.11, 1,742.27 and 544.70 is: 817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.11 : 1,742.27 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.11/1,742.27 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.11x = 1,742.27 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.11x = 949,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,003.03/1,161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.33

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