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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.52, 1,741.17 and 544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.52, 1,741.17 and 544.90 is: 816.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.52 : 1,741.17 = 544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.52/1,741.17 = 544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.52x = 1,741.17 × 544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.52x = 948,763.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,763.53/1,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.83

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