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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.08, 1,744.86 and 547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.08, 1,744.86 and 547.48 is: 821.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.08 : 1,744.86 = 547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.08/1,744.86 = 547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.08x = 1,744.86 × 547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.08x = 955,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,275.95/1,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.33

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