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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.17, 1,697.47 and 547.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.17, 1,697.47 and 547.15 is: 820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.17 : 1,697.47 = 547.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.17/1,697.47 = 547.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.17x = 1,697.47 × 547.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.17x = 928,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,765.10/1,132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.34

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