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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.35, 1,739.95 and 612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.35, 1,739.95 and 612.30 is: 917.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.35 : 1,739.95 = 612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.35/1,739.95 = 612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.35x = 1,739.95 × 612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.35x = 1,065,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,376.38/1,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.36

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