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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.67, 1,742.93 and 545.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.67, 1,742.93 and 545.57 is: 818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.67 : 1,742.93 = 545.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.67/1,742.93 = 545.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.67x = 1,742.93 × 545.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.67x = 950,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,890.32/1,161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.55

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