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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.85, 1,744.29 and 546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.85, 1,744.29 and 546.20 is: 818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.85 : 1,744.29 = 546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.85/1,744.29 = 546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.85x = 1,744.29 × 546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.85x = 952,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,731.20/1,163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.60

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