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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.34, 1,743.66 and 546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.34, 1,743.66 and 546.66 is: 819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.34 : 1,743.66 = 546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.34/1,743.66 = 546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.34x = 1,743.66 × 546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.34x = 953,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,189.18/1,163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.36

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