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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.69, 1,741.95 and 545.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.69, 1,741.95 and 545.67 is: 818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.69 : 1,741.95 = 545.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.69/1,741.95 = 545.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.69x = 1,741.95 × 545.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.69x = 950,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,529.86/1,161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.23

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