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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.98, 1,740.66 and 544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.98, 1,740.66 and 544.84 is: 816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.98 : 1,740.66 = 544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.98/1,740.66 = 544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.98x = 1,740.66 × 544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.98x = 948,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,381.19/1,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.18

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