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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.89, 1,743.53 and 545.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.89, 1,743.53 and 545.43 is: 818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.89 : 1,743.53 = 545.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.89/1,743.53 = 545.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.89x = 1,743.53 × 545.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.89x = 950,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,977.38/1,161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.47

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