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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.79, 1,742.28 and 545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.79, 1,742.28 and 545.78 is: 818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.79 : 1,742.28 = 545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.79/1,742.28 = 545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.79x = 1,742.28 × 545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.79x = 950,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,903.89/1,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.48

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