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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.98, 1,744.20 and 546.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.98, 1,744.20 and 546.10 is: 819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.98 : 1,744.20 = 546.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.98/1,744.20 = 546.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.98x = 1,744.20 × 546.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.98x = 952,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,507.62/1,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.02

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