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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.53, 1,696.87 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.53, 1,696.87 and 547.80 is: 820.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.53 : 1,696.87 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.53/1,696.87 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.53x = 1,696.87 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.53x = 929,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,554.02/1,132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.78

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