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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.20, 1,698.06 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.20, 1,698.06 and 547.20 is: 820.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.20 : 1,698.06 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.20/1,698.06 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.20x = 1,698.06 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.20x = 929,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,178.43/1,132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.68

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