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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.84, 1,741.32 and 544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.84, 1,741.32 and 544.74 is: 816.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.84 : 1,741.32 = 544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.84/1,741.32 = 544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.84x = 1,741.32 × 544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.84x = 948,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,566.66/1,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.43

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