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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.84, 1,744.51 and 546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.84, 1,744.51 and 546.55 is: 819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.84 : 1,744.51 = 546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.84/1,744.51 = 546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.84x = 1,744.51 × 546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.84x = 953,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,453.22/1,162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.94

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