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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.92, 1,744.41 and 546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.92, 1,744.41 and 546.46 is: 819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.92 : 1,744.41 = 546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.92/1,744.41 = 546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.92x = 1,744.41 × 546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.92x = 953,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,256.25/1,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.71

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