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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.15, 1,743.75 and 546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.15, 1,743.75 and 546.04 is: 819.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.15 : 1,743.75 = 546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.15/1,743.75 = 546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.15x = 1,743.75 × 546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.15x = 952,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,157.25/1,162.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.31

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