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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.19, 1,741.74 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.19, 1,741.74 and 545.04 is: 816.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.19 : 1,741.74 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.19/1,741.74 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.19x = 1,741.74 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.19x = 949,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,320.67/1,162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.84

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