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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.62, 1,745.43 and 547.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.62, 1,745.43 and 547.21 is: 820.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.62 : 1,745.43 = 547.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.62/1,745.43 = 547.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.62x = 1,745.43 × 547.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.62x = 955,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,116.75/1,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.82

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