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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.34, 1,742.01 and 613.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.34, 1,742.01 and 613.78 is: 920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.34 : 1,742.01 = 613.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.34/1,742.01 = 613.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.34x = 1,742.01 × 613.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.34x = 1,069,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,210.90/1,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.67

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