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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.57, 1,743.13 and 546.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.57, 1,743.13 and 546.01 is: 818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.57 : 1,743.13 = 546.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.57/1,743.13 = 546.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.57x = 1,743.13 × 546.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.57x = 951,766.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,766.41/1,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.67

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