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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.54, 1,741.23 and 647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.54, 1,741.23 and 647.46 is: 970.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.54 : 1,741.23 = 647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.54/1,741.23 = 647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.54x = 1,741.23 × 647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.54x = 1,127,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,376.78/1,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.59

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