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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.78, 1,741.86 and 584.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.78, 1,741.86 and 584.34 is: 876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.78 : 1,741.86 = 584.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.78/1,741.86 = 584.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.78x = 1,741.86 × 584.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.78x = 1,017,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,838.47/1,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.10

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