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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.06, 1,695.48 and 547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.06, 1,695.48 and 547.48 is: 819.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.06 : 1,695.48 = 547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.06/1,695.48 = 547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.06x = 1,695.48 × 547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.06x = 928,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,241.39/1,132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.96

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