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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.20, 1,743.06 and 545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.20, 1,743.06 and 545.74 is: 818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.20 : 1,743.06 = 545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.20/1,743.06 = 545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.20x = 1,743.06 × 545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.20x = 951,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,257.56/1,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.50

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