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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.98, 1,697.04 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.98, 1,697.04 and 546.48 is: 819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.98 : 1,697.04 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.98/1,697.04 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.98x = 1,697.04 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.98x = 927,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,387.20/1,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.99

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