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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.80, 1,745.70 and 547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.80, 1,745.70 and 547.30 is: 820.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.80 : 1,745.70 = 547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.80/1,745.70 = 547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.80x = 1,745.70 × 547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.80x = 955,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,421.61/1,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.95

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