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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.49, 1,742.49 and 613.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.49, 1,742.49 and 613.55 is: 920.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.49 : 1,742.49 = 613.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.49/1,742.49 = 613.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.49x = 1,742.49 × 613.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.49x = 1,069,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,096.03/1,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.45

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