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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.02, 1,744.26 and 547.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.02, 1,744.26 and 547.15 is: 820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.02 : 1,744.26 = 547.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.02/1,744.26 = 547.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.02x = 1,744.26 × 547.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.02x = 954,371.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,371.86/1,163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.60

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